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Wintertime Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention

By: Victor Sotelo
Updated: December 11, 2012
With the winter heating season upon us, Atmos Energy reminds customers to take steps in their homes to help prevent potentially fatal carbon monoxide poisoning.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is produced by incomplete combustion in home heating systems, gas ovens, dryers, fireplaces and automobile engines.

Prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide can be fatal.

They recomend hiring a qualified heating system professional each year to inspect all natural gas appliances and venting systems in your home to ensure that they are working properly.

Also, be sure you install carbon monoxide detectors in the home on all floors where bedrooms are located.

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