As we make our homes more air tight, we reduce the required air supply to the fuel burning appliances, thus causing incomplete combustion. Improperly sized flues that do not vent properly. Carbon monoxide limits the ability of the blood to carry oxygen to our organs and tissues. Low level CO poisoning mimics flu and cold symptoms such as fatigue, headaches and nausea. These symptoms normally become less severe upon leaving the contaminated area.
Higher levels can lead to dizziness and confusion and eventually to unconsciousness or death.
Due to the seriousness of Carbon monoxide, it is highly recommended that every home have its fuel-burning appliances checked and cleaned every year regardless of age. It is also wise to install a UL approved CO detector on every level of the dwelling to help ensure the health and safety of the occupants. A. Freon is a brand name of the DuPont Corporation for the refrigerant gas that makes refrigeration systems work. There are different types of refrigerant, but the most common one used in residential units is refrigerant 22. Production of refrigerant 22 is regulated by international controls under the Montreal Protocol and in the United Sates by the Environmental Protection Agency.