Innovation in Carbon Monoxide Detection
According to an article by Ed Hightower,
carbon monoxide is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in
the US with more than 20,000 people hospitalized and nearly 500 killed
each year. In addition, carbon monoxide poisonings have been on the
rise, increasing 36% between 2001 and 2006. Carbon monoxide is an
odorless, colorless gas, which is why it can kill so quickly.
Many
people may think, myself included, that the only possible solution is a
plug in carbon monoxide detector, which will sound an alarm if CO is
detected at that location. The problem with this is that the
detector may be in a location, such as a basement, which may be
furthest from the bedrooms, and those sleeping in those bedrooms may
not hear the alarm. Some detectors use batteries....need I say more?
Tom Olecki of Broadview Heating, Broadview Heights, Ohio offers another solution. A
company called CO Authority manufactures a detector that can be mounted
by a trained professional in the furnace plenum. This detector
constantly monitors the air that comes out of the registers. If CO is
detected, this detector actually turns off your furnace and sounds a
warning. Power comes from the furnace so batteries are not needed. The
cost to install these detectors is between $400 and $450.
Call
Tom Olecki at Broadview Heating 440-526-7310 for more information.
Broadview Heating is located at 4111 E. Royalton Rd. in Broadview
Heights Ohio.
Always consult a licensed heating professional!