NEWS

A carbon monoxide alarm is a safety device designed to detect dangerous carbon monoxide gas in indoor air and warn people before the gas reaches life-threatening levels. Winter should make a home feel warm, safe, and comfortable. Families close windows, turn on heaters, use gas boilers, light fireplaces, and spend more time indoors. However, the same season that brings warmth can also increase one of the most serious hidden home safety risks: carbon monoxide exposure. Carbon monoxide is often called a silent danger because people cannot see it, smell it, or taste it. It can build up inside a home when fuel-burning equipment does not work properly, when vents become blocked, or when indoor ventilation is poor. Without a working carbon monoxide alarm, families may not realize there is a problem until symptoms appear or the situation becomes critical. Health Canada advises homeowners to test carbon monoxide alarms regularly, replace batteries and alarms according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and check expiry dates. NFPA also recommends testing CO alarms at least once a month and replacing them according to the manufacturer’s instructions. For homeowners, landlords, property managers, housing project buyers, and fire safety distributors, winter is the right time to think......