Carbon Monoxide Detectors
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The Nighthawk
Carbon Monoxide Detector |
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a serious threat to many households. Effective January 1, 2007, Illinois law requires CO detectors to be installed in all homes. You can protect your household with the Nighthawk CO detector offered by Nicor Services.
Consumer Report has rated the Kidde Nighthawk CO detector as one of the industry's top rated CO detectors.. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, CO detectors are as important as smoke detectors.
Read the following questions and answers to learn more about CO or order now:
- What is it?
Carbon monoxide is a by-product when any fuel is burned without sufficient oxygen. It's a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas and therefore difficult to detect. Frequently asked questions about carbon monoxide.
- How does it happen?
Harmful CO can occur if there is poor ventilation of fuel-burning appliances such as gas furnaces, ovens and portable heaters. Fumes from auto exhaust, generator sets and improperly vented fireplaces, grills, and wood stoves can also be sources. The chance of CO poisoning during the winter months can be greater since most homes have the windows closed.
- Is having a CO detector in my home enough to protect my family, or is there something else I should do?
CO detectors do work to save lives and having a CO detector in your home does provide a certain degree of protection. However, the first line of defense comes from addressing a potential problem before it becomes serious. Get a Performance Tune-Up for your furnace annually by contacting one of our wholly-owned, locally-operated heating and air conditioning companies.
A CO detector can provide a good second line of defense from other possible sources of CO besides your furnace. But a CO detector should not be substituted for annual preventative maintenance.
Don't let your loved ones go another minute without a CO detector. Call us at 1 800 537-5724 to order for only $69.95 each (plus tax, shipping and handling).
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Nicor Home Services is an affiliate of Nicor Gas and is not regulated by the Illinois Commerce Commission. Customers are not required to buy products or services from Nicor Home Services in order to receive the same quality of service from the gas utility.
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