Carbon Monoxide Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Monitors: What’s the Difference?
Sometimes the most dangerous things aren’t the things you can see but those you can’t. Carbon monoxide (or CO) is one of them. CO is a deadly gas that kills almost 500 people per year and causes about 50,000 emergency room visits. To put this in perspective, CO kills...
Air Conditioning: Central Air vs. Window
Which is better – central air conditioning or window air conditioners? This question is often asked, but there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. In part, it depends on where you live. If you live in Maine or Montana, you might only need a/c for two weeks a...
Carbon Monoxide: What to do if Your Detector Goes Off
Some household hazards are easy to detect and counteract: broken pipes, leaky faucets, malfunctioning air conditioners, and worn-out roofs. The most dangerous ones, by far, are carbon monoxide leaks. Since carbon monoxide (CO) is an imperceptible, highly toxic gas, it...