Carbon Monoxide

Carbon Monoxide has been in the news in the Milwaukee area twice this week killing two people and making others sick. Last year a West Allis bowling alley had a issue with Carbon Monoxide sending many people to the hospital. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and toxic gas. Because it is impossible to see, taste or smell the toxic fumes, CO can kill you before you are aware it is in your home or work. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Comm...ission (CPSC) recommends that every home should have a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm. I see most home without sensors. Some of the home that actually do have sensors make the mistake of placing the the sensor in the basement where the fuel burning appliance is located. This could be a deadly mistake because if the alarm is not heard especially while sleeping you and your family will never wake up. If you have only one sensor it should be in the bedroom area. I suggest Carbon Monoxide sensors in bedroom areas and rooms with fuel burning appliances.