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Learn how to spot the signs of a Carbon Monoxide leak around your appliance. Fortunately, although you can't see or smell Carbon Monoxide it's easy to identify signs that indicate there may be a strong risk of it being produced. Simply look at your gas or heating appliances.
Danger signs include:
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Sooting or staining on or around your appliance
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Excessive condensation in the room where the appliance is installed
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Lazy yellow / orange coloured flames
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Carbon Monoxide can also be present in smoke from solid fuel or oil appliances.
If you are using a gas appliance that should have a crisp blue flame, such as a pilot light, look out for changes. If it turns to a lazy orange flame, the appliance may not be working correctly.
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You are at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if:
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Your appliance is not working properly and efficiently
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Your appliance has not been safety checked and serviced annually
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There isnt enough fresh air in the room
due to blocked vents, chimneys and flues
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Your chimney or flue is blocked or has not been swept regularly
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You allow untrained or individuals not qualified for the fuel
or appliance to install or maintain your appliances
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There is no audible CO alarm fitted and working in your home
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