Most people think that carbon monoxide poisoning is something that is extremely rare and really nothing to worry about. But, the fact is that carbon monoxide poisoning kills 1,500 people each year, and at least 10,000 people annually seek medical attention for carbon monoxide poisoning. With seven out of eight homes containing some threat of carbon monoxide poisoning, installing an ADT approved monitored carbon monoxide detector in your home security system is the obvious choice.
Because it is impossible to see, taste or smell the deadly fumes of carbon monoxide can kill you before you are aware it is in your home. Even at lower levels of carbon monoxide exposure this deadly poison causes symptoms which fool you into thinking all you have is the flu. Symptoms like headaches, dizziness, disorientation, nausea and fatigue can simply creep up on you and you won’t even know it is caused by carbon monoxide poisoning.
Both old and new homes alike contain potential sources of carbon monoxide. While some older homes may be at risk due to malfunctioning appliances and faulty ventilation, new homes designed to be energy efficient may be at even greater risk. Items which could be potential sources of carbon monoxide poisoning are, gas or oil furnace, gas heaters, gas water heaters, cigarette smoke, car/ garage and gas powered generators.
With statistics like these, it only makes sense to protect your loved ones from this harmful and fatal danger. Just install an ADT c/o detector and rest assured that you and your loved ones are free from the deadly poison.