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Everytime my mother cooks using the stove, the carbon monoxide detector goes off. It seems like every sunday when she cooks for a long period of time faithfully the detector goes off like an hour after the stove has been shut off. I take it down remove the battery and open the windows. about 20 minutes later i put it back up....no alarm goes off. the battery is new so that shouldnt be an issue. The only thing i am fearing is a possible gas leak. What should i do?
Answer
It could be a couple of things.
How old is the detector? They have a sensor that only lasts so long and they should be replaced every 5 years.
If your mother is cooking with gas is there an exhaust fan that removes the air to the outside of the house? If not it could be caused by the recirculation of the combustion air back into the flames.
A good flame should also be a light blue, if it is a lazy yellow flame then there isn't enough primary air (air that is mixed with the gas before combustion) if that is the case then you should ask someone who knows how to adjust it and they should also check for soot which may be evidence of flame impingement.
Gas, like electricity, it is safe if done properly but can be very dangerous if done wrong and Carbon monoxide is very dangerous and any warnings should not be ignored.
It could be a couple of things.
How old is the detector? They have a sensor that only lasts so long and they should be replaced every 5 years.
If your mother is cooking with gas is there an exhaust fan that removes the air to the outside of the house? If not it could be caused by the recirculation of the combustion air back into the flames.
A good flame should also be a light blue, if it is a lazy yellow flame then there isn't enough primary air (air that is mixed with the gas before combustion) if that is the case then you should ask someone who knows how to adjust it and they should also check for soot which may be evidence of flame impingement.
Gas, like electricity, it is safe if done properly but can be very dangerous if done wrong and Carbon monoxide is very dangerous and any warnings should not be ignored.
Can carbon monoxide leak into your house even if the heater is OFF?
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Answer
If you have a gas water heater then the pilot light will always be on. This can be a source of a carbon monoxide leak. Also many of the older homes and even newer ones have the gas heaters in the bathroom that are on the wall. When they are on it is very important that your flame is blue in color and not more of a yellow color. If you have gas in your house a carbon monoxide detector should be in your home. Many families have been accidentally poisoned by carbon monoxide and it was fatal. Carbon monoxide detectors are just as important as smoke detectors. Smoke and flames can be smelled and seen. Carbon monoxide is the silent killer. All houses should have both.
It is important to know if you can not afford these detectors call your fire department, they have programs that help those who can not afford this much needed help. Please it could save your life, as well as your families.
Also keep your lint traps clean, do not dry clothes while sleeping and change all batteries to your detectors when the time springs forward and falls back. Or just change them on January 1st of every year. Be safe and have a great Holiday Season.
If you have a gas water heater then the pilot light will always be on. This can be a source of a carbon monoxide leak. Also many of the older homes and even newer ones have the gas heaters in the bathroom that are on the wall. When they are on it is very important that your flame is blue in color and not more of a yellow color. If you have gas in your house a carbon monoxide detector should be in your home. Many families have been accidentally poisoned by carbon monoxide and it was fatal. Carbon monoxide detectors are just as important as smoke detectors. Smoke and flames can be smelled and seen. Carbon monoxide is the silent killer. All houses should have both.
It is important to know if you can not afford these detectors call your fire department, they have programs that help those who can not afford this much needed help. Please it could save your life, as well as your families.
Also keep your lint traps clean, do not dry clothes while sleeping and change all batteries to your detectors when the time springs forward and falls back. Or just change them on January 1st of every year. Be safe and have a great Holiday Season.
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