A colorless, odorless and tasteless gas, carbon monoxide is
responsible for hundreds of deaths each year. It is possible, however, to
protect yourself and your family from this harmful gas. One of the best things
you can do to ensure your safety and your family’s safety is to get an annual chimney
inspection. Bergen County homes will greatly benefit from this service.
One of the most obvious ways to protect yourself and your
family is to get a carbon monoxide detector. This alarm will go off with an
audible warning if it detects carbon monoxide. They are designed to sound the
alarm before an average and healthy adult would start to feel symptoms of
carbon monoxide poisoning.
Bear in mind that your fuel-burning appliances can emit
carbon monoxide. Some examples of these appliances are charcoal grills,
wood-burning furnaces, gas-fired appliances, fireplaces and motor vehicles.
Charcoal grills and your oven range should never be used as a heat source for
your home. You should also never use an emergency generator indoors. They
should always be used outdoors only in a dry area that is away from your home’s
windows, vents and doors.
Your fuel-burning appliances should also be checked at least
once a year by a professional. Your chimney should undergo a regular chimney
inspection (at least once a year), and it should have a level 2 chimney
inspection if it has undergone any damage because of severe weather or another
event like that. A chimney inspection should also be done if you are buying or
selling a home. A professional like the ones at Guardian Chimney should be the
one to take a look at your chimney and perform the chimney inspection.
For more information on getting a chimney inspection in
Bergen County, call Guardian Chimney at 1-888-688-1388 or contact us to Schedule an Appointment.
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