Sources of carbon monoxide:
(1) malfunctioning heating system, water heater, or any gas, oil or coal burning appliance
(2) electricity generator operated inside the home
(3) using a camp stove, gas grill or charcoal grill inside the house
(4) using a gasoline or charcoal burning device inside the house
(5) using a gas oven to heat a room
(6) running a car or truck in the garage (even with garage door open)
(7) burning anything in a stove or fireplace that is not vented
Ways to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide exposure:
(1) keep all combustion appliances in good repair and inspected annually
(2) install a carbon monoxide detector, changing the batteries frequently
(3) keep all fireplaces and stoves clean and well-vented
where:
• They recommend changing the batteries in the carbon monoxide detector in the spring and fall when times change (which does not work in Indiana).
Evacuate the house immediately if:
(1) the carbon monoxide detector sounds
(2) you suddenly feel dizzy, light-headed or nauseated
