Question

Carbon Monoxide poisoning can be prevented by

Answer 1

Have your heating system, water heater and any other gas, oil or coal-burning appliances serviced by a qualified technician every year.

• Do not use portable flameless chemical heaters indoors. Although these heaters don't have a flame, they burn gas and can cause carbon monoxide to build up inside your home, cabin or camper.

• Install a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector in your home and check or replace the battery when you change the time on your clocks each spring and fall.

• Never burn anything in a stove or fireplace that isn’t vented.
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• Have your chimney checked or cleaned every year. Chimneys can be blocked by debris. This can cause carbon monoxide to build up inside your home or cabin.

• Never patch a vent pipe with tape, gum or anything else. This kind of patch can make carbon monoxide build up in your home, cabin or camper.