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HVAC Education, Indoor Air Quality, Carbon Monoxide Detectors Your Carbon Monoxide Detector Goes Off: Then What?What is Carbon Monoxide?Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless gas found in fumes produced any time you burn fuel in cars or trucks, stoves, grills, fireplaces, gas ranges, furnaces, and more. It is extremely harmful to people and animals who breathe it because it prevents your blood from carrying oxygen to your cells. Increased levels within an enclosed area can lead to poisoning or death, so having a carbon monoxide detector installed in your home can help save your life. If it sounds, you’ll know to evacuate your home immediately and call for help. What Should I Do If My Carbon Monoxide Detector Goes Off?
What Are the Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Exposure?Some symptoms could include:
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Before we go on to look at CO detector false alarms here is some advice on what you should do if your alarm goes off. What to do when your carbon monoxide alarm is going offIf your CO detector is chirping do not assume that it is a false alarm, remember carbon monoxide can’t be seen, tasted or smelt. You should assume that there is CO present and should follow these steps to ensure your safety.
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoningThe main symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are: Persistent HeadachesHaving persistent dull headaches and tension type headaches. DizzinessHaving waves of dizziness or feeling light headed and off balance. Nausea / VomitingFeeling like you need to be sick (nausea) and actually being sick (vomiting). Stomach PainsPains in your stomach or lower abdomen, sometimes accompanied by diarrhoea. Difficulty BreathingSudden shortness of breath or difficulty breathing (dyspnoea). TirednessHaving no energy or feeling tired, sleepy, lethargic and sluggish. Sudden CollapseSudden collapse, seizures or loss of consciousness. ConfusionConfusion, difficulty concentrating and becoming easily irritated. What causes CO detector false alarms?A false alarm is when your CO detector alarms and where no carbon monoxide is detected by your engineer. There could be several reasons for this:
Buying a CO detectorYou should have a carbon monoxide detector in every room where there is a solid fuel burning appliance. Only chose CO detectors that have met the rigorous testing standards of the European standard EN50291. That way you will have peace of mind that this vital alarm has been manufactured and tested to the highest standards. If you are looking for a CO detector that you can also take on holiday, for caravanning, camping or using on a boat look out for ones that are Kitemarked to BS EN50291-2 such as the Kidde 7CO. If you would like a detector that gives you a visual display of CO levels, we recommend the Kidde 7DCO. Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm - 7DCO / 7DCOC
£17.42 ex VAT £20.90 inc VAT Buy Now If you are unsure if you have the correct carbon monoxide alarm installed our customer care team are here to help. You can call them on 0800 612 6537 or email . HR & Marketing Manager Angie has been our marketing manager since joining in 2002. She also has a keen interest in H&S issues. Post navigationWhy did my carbon monoxide detector go off and then stop?Your carbon monoxide alarm is going off for one of the following reasons: It is doing its job properly and detects CO pollution in the air. It is a false alarm caused by other household items. The detector is malfunctioning or the batteries need changing.
Why would a Kidde smoke alarm go off for no reason?False alarms are most commonly caused by something interfering with the sensor. To clean, after disconnecting the alarm and removing any removable battery: hold the unit by its edge and thoroughly blow through the gap on the side of the unit with compressed air (like keyboard cleaner).
Why was my smoke detector beeping and then stopped?Smoke alarms chirp to alert the resident to a problem. This is usually an indication that the battery needs replacement. So in many cases, after swapping a new battery into the device, it will stop chirping.
Can a carbon monoxide detector go off for no reason?Can a carbon monoxide detector go off for no reason? In most cases, no. There is typically a reason why the CO alarm is sounding, whether it detects carbon monoxide in the air or is low on battery.
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