AC Control: Los Angeles heating and air conditioning

Breathe Clean Air - Avoid Carbon Monoxide in the Home
We’ve all heard of the dangers of carbon monoxide, but did you know that poor service and maintenance of you heating and cooling units may be one of the leading causes of carbon monoxide in the home? Have a technician perform two annual check-ups to make sure you avoid the serious health risks associated with carbon monoxide.
The most serious leaks of carbon monoxide will be noticeable if any of the flames on your gas burning appliances look yellow. If this is the case, you should immediately shut it off and call a qualified contractor. However, lesser leaks should be serviced. Damaged connectors leak carbon monoxide, increasing the risk to your family.
You should also ventilate the area above your gas stove in order to remove any carbon monoxide that escapes into the environment. In modern day “energy efficient homes,” this is especially important as carbon monoxide can be trapped in the surroundings.
Likewise, your furnace may get damaged if the airflow is obstructed. Many furnaces operate by pulling in air from the surroundings. Therefore, it’s essential that the area around your furnace be lint- and dust-free. Also, your filters should be cleaned monthly to avoid excessive lint. Filters wear out over time and need to be replaced. A qualified technician can take care of this and other problems for you.
	For extra safety, you can install carbon monoxide detectors along with smoke detectors in your home.
	In order to protect yourself, nothing beats having your heaters and other appliances installed and maintained by professionals. On the other hand, poor service can lead to more than inconvenience -- it can lead to significant harm. That’s why it’s essential to invest on maintenance on your furnace, water heater, and appliances to avoid the risk of carbon monoxide hurting you, your family or your pets.