{"id":574,"date":"2020-02-10T13:54:08","date_gmt":"2020-02-10T18:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/?p=574"},"modified":"2020-02-03T13:54:21","modified_gmt":"2020-02-03T18:54:21","slug":"can-rely-carbon-monoxide-detector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/electrical\/can-rely-carbon-monoxide-detector\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Rely on Your Carbon Monoxide Detector?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You\u2019ve got a carbon monoxide detector in your home, but can you really rely on this system? If you have any type of natural gas burning system in your home, then you know that it\u2019s important to have a carbon monoxide detector in case anything goes wrong. You want to protect your home and your family members from any potential danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you ever need great electric work, then make sure that you come to our Gibsonia electricians<\/a>. We specialize in all the work you need, and we\u2019re going to make sure that you get the service you deserve. Below, we\u2019ll run through everything that you need to understand your carbon monoxide detector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Carbon Monoxide Detectors Are So Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you wondering why your home\u2019s carbon monoxide detector is so important? It\u2019s because carbon monoxide is a potentially deadly colorless, odorless, and flavorless gas. You need to make sure that you have the right carbon monoxide detector in place so that you don\u2019t allow carbon monoxide to build up in your home. Carbon monoxide can build up and make you dizzy, nauseous, or even cause fainting. You want to make sure that you have a great carbon monoxide detector in place to keep these problems at bay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carbon Monoxide Detectors: A Quick Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the overview of everything that you need to know about\nyour carbon monoxide detector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Place Your Carbon Monoxide Detectors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The question that we get most often about carbon monoxide detectors is \u201cwhere should I put them?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should put your carbon monoxide detectors at least 15\u201320 feet from any gas-powered equipment you have in your home. You also want to put one within 10 feet of your garage. If you\u2019re not sure about the placement in your home, make sure you contact our electricians for consulting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hard-Wire Your Detector <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We always <\/em>recommend that you hard wire your carbon monoxide detector at home. We know that many homeowners simply choose to have a battery power their carbon monoxide detector, but this leaves way too much room for error. Think about it\u2014how many times have you let a carbon monoxide detector or smoke detector beep for weeks on end before you changed the batteries? You don\u2019t want to leave room for a mistake like this! Prepare your home with a hard-wiring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Your Detector<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a great idea for you to test your carbon monoxide\ndetector at least once a year. The thing about carbon monoxide detectors is\nthat you only need them in an emergency, so you won\u2019t know if it isn\u2019t working until\nit\u2019s too late. Most models of carbon monoxide detectors have a \u201ctest\u201d button on\nit so that you can make sure it\u2019s able to produce the noise you need to hear.\nIf the system doesn\u2019t go off when you hit this button, then it\u2019s a sign that you\nneed new batteries and\/or an electrical service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Kennihan Plumbing & Heating, Inc. today to schedule an appointment<\/a> with our professionals. We treat your home like it\u2019s our grandma\u2019s home.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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