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Install Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detector for Homes in Mandeville, LA

Staying Safe From Carbon Monoxide

Over two thousand Americans die every year from unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. That makes CO the top cause of poisoning in the United States. This substance is colorless, tasteless, and odorless, so it makes sense why many people aren't aware of the threat until symptoms start to show. Thankfully, CO poisoning is preventable through carbon monoxide and smoke detector installation. At Mr. Electric of North Shore and Metairie, we help homeowners in Metairie, Covington, and Madisonville, LA stay safe with a brand-new CO detector. Learn more about why installing a detector is so important.

Install Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detector for Homes in Mandeville, LA
Staying Safe From Carbon Monoxide
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  • The short answer is yes. If you're sleeping during a CO leak, you may never know of the danger without an alarm going off and waking you and your family up. Some levels of carbon monoxide can be fatal within minutes, so the warning time a detector provides is invaluable. Knowing the symptoms of CO poisoning is another essential way of keeping yourself safe. Initial symptoms may feel like the flu, and other warning signs include:

    • Dizziness
    • Headache
    • Nausea and vomiting
    • Light-headedness
    • Fatigue
    • Weakness
    • Irregular breathing
    • Shortness of breath
    • Confusion
    • Chest pain
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Know the Sources of Carbon Monoxide


Carbon monoxide can come from multiple sources. Most of the time, we associate CO with gas ranges and stoves, water heaters, and furnaces. Nevertheless, this gas can also be produced by space heaters, car exhaust, and charcoal grills. If you have any of these appliances in your home, make sure they're in well-ventilated areas. Beyond installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors by every bedroom, here are some ways to prevent CO poisoning in your home:

  • Remember to change the batteries in your detector every six months to a year
  • Never run a generator or fuel-fed motor inside your home or garage
  • Turn your car off as soon as it's parked in your garage
  • Purchase gas appliances that carry Underwriters' Laboratories (UL) or the American Gas Association seal of approval
  • Get gas appliances professionally inspected every year
  • Don't use flameless chemical heaters in enclosed spaces
  • Have an expert repair faulty gas appliance
  • Open the flue when your fireplace or furnace is in use
  • Don't use a gas oven to heat your home
  • Use grills in outdoor, well-ventilated areas
  • Choose battery-powered heaters for camping trips
  • Keep gas appliances properly adjusted and use an exhaust fan whenever possible
  • Know the difference between the sound of your smoke alarm and CO detector
  • Talk to your local fire department about ways low-income individuals can require a carbon monoxide detector
  • Carbon monoxide detectors should always be installed between knee and chest height. This gas spreads evenly throughout the home, so we recommend keeping your detector at the same level as you sleep. However, if you have unruly pets or curious children who might mess with them, it's appropriate to install CO detectors at chest height. Homeowners who opt for a combination smoke-and-carbon-monoxide detector should install them at ceiling height. Above all else, never install your detectors behind curtains or in areas that could prevent them from doing their job.

  • Carbon Monoxide Detector Installation and Replacement

    Mr. Electric has completed thousands of Carbon Monoxide Detector installations to date. Your local Mr. Electric offers a portfolio of product solutions that touch every part of the Carbon Monoxide Detector Installation and Replacement process.

  • Smoke Detector Inspection

    Smoke detectors are only helpful if they’re well-maintained. Hundreds of house fire deaths occur each year because smoke detectors are not installed or working correctly. Protect yourself and your family from that risk. Contact Mr. Electric® to inspect these life-saving safety devices in your home.

  • Smoke Detector Installation and Replacement

    Your local Mr. Electric offers a portfolio of product solutions, including smoke detector installations and smoke detector replacements that touch every part of the smoke and fire safety process.

  • Smoke Detector Repair and Service

    Smoke detectors save lives, but only if they’re in proper working condition. Current codes require hardwired smoke detectors for new-construction homes. If you’re having trouble with a hardwired smoke detector system, Mr. Electric® will perform smoke detector repairs to keep your household safe.

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