Recently, our technician Keith, was in a Denver home and noticed that the customer looked distressed.  Upon asking if the customer  was alright
she responded that she had a headache.  He asked if anyone else in the house had been experiencing headaches.  She responded that since they had moved in, 3 months prior, everyone had complained of headaches.

Keith then realized that there might be a carbon monoxide leak in the house.  After getting test equipment from his truck, Keith found toxic levels of carbon monoxide.  This example occurs far too often in our community.

As professionals we are responsible to bring this message to our community.  Every winter we hear about fatalities.  But low to moderate levels of carbon monoxide occur EVERY DAY!  In the warm weather your attic fan can cause carbon monoxide to be drawn throughout  the house. Combustion air vents must be in place and not blocked off.

If you think there is a possibility that this is happening in your home please call a professional.

To read more about carbon monoxide poisoning, please visit http://www.carbon-monoxide-poisoning.com/article1-co-levels.html

From all of us at Ben Franklin Plumbing, we wish you a safe 2010!

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