What Is Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?
When gas installations are not working properly carbon monoxide can leak or build up in your home. You can’t see or smell this substance, so it’s all too easy to be unaware of the leak until it’s too late. But there are signs of carbon monoxide poisoning that you should be aware of such as headaches, nausea, and dizziness, and they are most often mistaken for the flu. Breathing in carbon monoxide displaces oxygen in your blood causing these symptoms. This is known as carbon monoxide poisoning.
How Can I Prevent It From Happening?
Energy Safe Victoria recommends having your gas appliances assessed at least every two years. This can be done by an experienced carbon monoxide tester such as Ideal Air. If you’re a landlord, it’s essential that you do this for the protection of both tenants and your property.
Faulty, unserviced gas heaters are the most common culprits of leaks, so investing in regular servicing is an additional measure that will go a long way towards protecting your home from carbon monoxide leaks.
Provided that you’re adequately attending to your gas appliances’ ongoing maintenance requirements, including regular testing, you should have no need to worry. But just in case, have a complete gas safety check done by professionals. Call Reliance Heating & Cooling today.
How Do I Get My Gas Heater Tested?
Contact the experienced team at Reliance Heating & Cooling today to book a carbon monoxide testing in Melbourne and Gippsland. Just give us a call on 1300652232