by Joe Shear | Jul 31, 2016 | Elements of Carbon Monoxide Invasion
Carbon monoxide, or CO, is odorless and colorless — and potentially deadly. That makes it a silent and stealthy threat. Despite being odorless and colorless, CO is detectable. CO monitors in homes offer some protection from the health risks associated with carbon...
by Joe Shear | Jun 30, 2016 | Handling Carbon Monoxide
Everyone knows that summertime is the prime season to prepare for a safe and warm winter. Winter. You read that right. It sounds counter intuitive, but it makes perfect sense. Get things in order now, when the help is available and when you are not in a crisis mode....
by Joe Shear | Jun 25, 2015 | Gas Heating
A direct-vent heating appliance doesn’t require a chimney, as the unit directly vents unwanted by-products (including carbon monoxide) outdoors through a single vent, which can be either horizontal or vertical. The unit draws in the necessary air to fuel combustion...