Winter Carbon Monoxide Safety

- 2:07 pm - November 13th, 2020

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As your reliable fuel provider, we prioritize your safety. We also believe that the best way to keep our customers safe is to keep them informed! With that in mind, we’d like to discuss carbon monoxide and what you should be aware of.

What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)?

CO is a very dangerous gas that’s produced when any fuel, such as propane or heating oil, burns. It has no smell, and high levels of CO can lead to CO poisoning, causing you to feel dizzy or sick, and can also be fatal.

Know the signs! Here are the symptoms of CO Poisoning:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Shortness of Breath
• Nausea

If You Suspect CO to be Present…

If you or a family member shows physical symptoms of CO poisoning, or you suspect the presence of CO, get everyone out of the building and call 911 or your local dire department.

Help Reduce the Risk of CO Poisoning by Following These Tips:

• Have a local service technician check your heating appliances and related venting systems annually, preferably before the heating season begins
• Install UL-listed CO detectors on every level of your home
• Never use a gas oven or range-top burners to provide space heating
• Never use portable heating indoors unless they are designed and approved for indoor use
• Never use a barbecue grill (propane or charcoal) indoors for cooking or heating
• Regularly check your appliance exhaust vents for blockage

Signs of Improper Heating Oil Appliance Operation That Can Generate High CO Levels:

• Soot buildup, especially on appliances and vents
• Unfamiliar or burning odor
• Increased moisture inside of windows

Be Safe, Not Sorry!

If at any moment you suspect a propane leak or high levels of CO, don’t hesitate to call your local fire department or 911! They don’t care if you’re right or wrong, just that you and your family are safe. We hope that this information helps. Contact us or call for all of your heating oil delivery and heating equipment repair needs!