Tuesday 21 February 2012

How Your Local Heating Engineer Can Help Keep Your Family Safe

Carbon monoxide is known as the ‘silent killer’ because often you won’t know there is a CO leakage problem until it is too late. Carbon monoxide is colourless, odourless and tasteless and breathing in only a relatively small amount can result in brain damage, paralysis and death.

If you use gas, coal, oil or wood to provide fuel for your home, you must ensure that your heating appliance and flue is fitted properly and that there is sufficient ventilation around the site of the equipment.

Your local Greenwich heating engineer is your ally in the war against carbon monoxide poisoning. He is trained to the highest industry standards of professionalism and safety and will ensure that your heating system is free from defects and is working to optimum levels.

Every home should have a properly installed carbon monoxide detector. This audible alarm is your early warning system – an essential requirement for when your family is sleeping. Your alarm should comply with British Standard EN 50291 – look for the British or European seal of approval. Again your Greenwich heating engineer will be able to advise you.



So what are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?

The problem with carbon monoxide poisoning is that the symptoms are similar to those of other ailments and medical conditions. Only recently a couple made the news headlines when their symptoms of CO poisoning were misdiagnosed by the hospital. Sadly, they subsequently died.

Things to look out for are: fatigue, nausea, vomiting, headaches, cramps and stomach pains. Also, blurred vision, laboured breathing and chest pains. These are just a few of the many common symptoms. You can see how easily these symptoms when presented could be attributed to a virus say, or food poisoning.

As you’re reading this article, consider what steps you need to take right NOW to ensure that your family stays safe in your home. Your Gas Safe Registered (the association which replaced CORGI) Greenwich heating engineer will provide you with a first class service, working to the highest standards of safety and customer care.

You really can’t put a price on the good health and well-being of those closest to you. So if you home doesn’t have a carbon monoxide alarm, arrange to get one today, before it slips your mind altogether. It really is that important.

Your friendly local Greenwich heating engineer will check your heating appliances and systems thoroughly and make sure everything is as it should be. For your complete peace of mind trust all your heating installation and requirements to a consummate professional.

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