WeldCarbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and deadly. Every year, hundreds of people in the U.S. lose their lives to accidental CO poisoning, often because they didn’t have working carbon monoxide detectors in their homes. At Affordable Home Services, we install professional-grade carbon monoxide detectors and offer expert guidance to help protect your household from this silent threat.
Why Carbon Monoxide Is So Dangerous
Carbon monoxide is produced when fuel-burning appliances fail to combust completely. Furnaces, water heaters, stoves, fireplaces, and even attached garages with idling cars can all be sources of CO buildup. Without proper ventilation and detection, this invisible gas quickly fills enclosed spaces and displaces oxygen in your bloodstream.
Symptoms of CO poisoning often resemble the flu but worsen over time:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Confusion or disorientation
- Chest pain or shortness of breath
In high concentrations, carbon monoxide can become fatal in minutes. The risk is especially high during the winter months when homes are sealed tightly and heating systems run constantly.
Why Every Home Needs CO Detectors
Smoke detectors are standard in every home, but many households still go without carbon monoxide detection. CO detectors are the only reliable way to alert you to the presence of this toxic gas before it becomes dangerous.
- Homes with gas appliances or fireplaces are especially at risk
- Newer, airtight homes can trap CO more easily
- CO detectors offer early warning and time to evacuate or ventilate
Building codes now require CO detectors in many areas—but code compliance doesn’t always equal full protection
Battery-powered plug-in models are helpful, but professionally installed detectors offer longer life, better placement, and hardwired dependability.
Placement Matters
To provide complete coverage, CO detectors must be installed in the correct locations throughout your home. Key placement areas include:
- Outside sleeping areas and inside bedrooms
- On every level of the home, including the basement
- Near fuel-burning appliances, but not directly above or beside them
- At least 15 feet away from heating or cooking sources to avoid false alarms
Professionals know where to install each detector for maximum effectiveness and how to avoid common mistakes that could lead to missed detection or unnecessary alerts.
Why Professional Installation Is Worth It
A store-bought detector is better than nothing—but a professionally installed system ensures reliable protection that lasts. At Affordable Home Services, we provide:
- Hardwired detectors with battery backup for continued operation during power outages
- Interconnected alarms that alert the entire house simultaneously
- Systems compatible with smoke detection and monitored alarms
- Clean, code-compliant installation by licensed electricians or HVAC techs
We also test and verify your current CO detectors during service visits. If your detectors are over seven years old or not functioning properly, replacement is strongly recommended.
Protect Your Home with Carbon Monoxide Detector Services
Carbon monoxide detection should never be an afterthought. If you’re unsure whether your detectors are working, properly placed, or installed at all, Affordable Home Services can help. We offer inspections, new system installations, and replacements designed to keep your home and family safe.
Trust our experts to provide reliable carbon monoxide solutions that meet safety standards and give you peace of mind.
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