Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is produced exclusively by the incomplete combustion of carbon-based fossil fuels when appliances malfunction or lack proper ventilation. Common household sources include natural gas or oil-fired furnaces, boilers, and water heaters; gas kitchen ranges, ovens, and clothes dryers; wood-burning or gas fireplaces; unvented kerosene or propane space heaters; charcoal grills operated indoors or inside enclosed garages; and motor vehicles left running in an attached garage. When these fuel-burning devices are poorly maintained, cracked, or improperly vented, toxic exhaust fumes can leak directly into living spaces. You can troubleshoot combustion safety easily by scheduling annual professional HVAC inspections. You can verify that your corrective action is successful when ensuring all fuel-burning appliances are properly vented and maintaining certified carbon monoxide detectors guarantees complete protection against toxic gas leaks.
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