Protect Your Home From Hidden Dangers
Keeping you family and valuables safe is your number one priority and we do a lot to make sure our loved ones are protected in a safe home. We install locks on the doors and windows. We check the batteries in our smoke alarms regularly. Some of us even install security systems to ward off potential predators and warn law enforcement when something has gone awry. But how many of us pay attention to the unseen “silent killers” that could be looming in our homes? How many of us monitor the air quality of our domicile?
Carbon monoxide poisoning and similar air pollutants are real risks to families, especially children. Every year the America Medical Association estimates there are over 10,000 people admitted to hospitals or treated for carbon monoxide poisoning. Most cases of carbon monoxide poisoning occur when furnaces or other gas, wood, or natural fuel powered appliances fault releasing deadly amounts of the toxin into the air inside the home. Cases have also been reported where slow leaks occur over a prolonged period of time slowly poisoning the inhabitants of the house. Both types of carbon monoxide leaks can cause serious damage to the health of you and your family.
So how do we prevent carbon monoxide poisoning from happening in our home? The first step to protecting your family is being aware of the potential risks posed by your fuel burning appliances. Check your furnaces and heaters for cracks, and damage to the connection points. Also check the lines in and out of these devices for potential damage and wear and replace seals and fittings as needed. Before you put everything away you might as well change your furnace filter as well. Furnace filters keep your furnace clean and working properly, adding longevity and performance to the life of your unit.
While routine maintenance goes a long a long way in protecting your home there’s no way to tell when a problem could occur. One way to make sure you always have clean and pure air circulating throughout your home is to install an air purifier. Air purifiers work by ionizing the surrounding air in the room they are installed. As air passes through the purifier filters trap and remove hazardous particles. Many purifiers work by using electrostatic methods to more or less magnetize the air creating an even cleaner and more pure final product. The end result is clean, breathable air for your family to enjoy.
We all work hard to provide the very best for our families. We want to protect them and keep them safe and happy. Today there are more airborne pollutants than ever. Some may only cause minor irritations to the lungs and skin, but others (like carbon monoxide) can bring serious harm and even cause death if left untreated. What better way to ensure your family’s safety and health than to make sure the air they breathe is clean and pure? Carbon monoxide monitors, air and furnace filters, and air purifiers go a long way in ensuring no member of your family, from the kids to the family pet endures the harm of carbon monoxide poisoning and keep your home happy and healthy for a long, long time to come.
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