Meridian Idaho AC Repair

For your ac repair Meridian Idaho today we are talking about carbon monoxide detectors.  On our last ac repair meridian Idaho of the day I was asked about a new code adopted by the city of Meridian concerning carbon monoxide detectors.  The gentleman asked if he needed to have them installed and why?  The is the city of Meridian has made it a code. This code states when pulling a mechanical permit you must include CO detectors with-in 6 ft. of each bedroom.  This means if you have a permit [ulled to replace a toilet, he must also charge you for CO detectors.  

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The code also effects new construction as well.  All homes built now must include CO detectors along with smoke alarms in every home.  The good part of this is that CO detectors are good to have.  They give you early warnings of the presence of carbon  monoxide so that it does not become a health risk.  CO is produced every time something is burned, for example your furnace, water heater, fireplace and gas range all produce CO.  Carbon monoxide is an odorless colorless gas that displaces oxygen and causes death when the amounts are to high.  Most cases of carbon monoxide poisoning come from a cracked heat exchanger on a faulty furnace or some other form of fuel heating in your home. 

Where to Buy

You can buy these detectors at Lowes or Home Depot for very little money.  The average detector costs only about $20 and can be installed anywhere and runs on batteries, they are a simple, cheap protection against carbon monoxide poisoning.  Other ways to protect your family is to leave the oven exhaust fan running while cooking with gas ranges.  Have your furnace inspected and serviced at least every 2 years.  Also remember on your next ac repair Meridian Idaho to ask about CO detectors.  CO detectors are easily installed to protect your family.  For any other questions or ac repair Meridian Idaho call the experts at Value Heating Inc. it is our job to provide “AFFORDABLE COMFORT” to you and your family. 

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