This is especially important for wheelchair users. Installing a carbon monoxide detector. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is produced when any fuel is incompletely burned. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to flu-like illnesses and include dizziness, fatigue, headaches, nausea, and irregular breathing. Properly working carbon monoxide detectors can warn you before the deadly gas builds up to a dangerous level.
Some companies combine carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors in one unit.
All rights reserved. AARP Privacy Policy .