Home Alarms for Detecting Carbon Monoxide
When people think about their home alarm system, the first thing that usually comes to mind is the image of a burglar crashing through a window or busting through a door. Intrusion is certainly something that every responsible property owner needs to consider and confront as they ponder home security, but there are other hazards as well. One of the most potent is a silent, deadly killer: carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is a seriously toxic gas, and one that is virtually impossible for a human being to detect until it’s too late. It is odorless, tasteless, and colorless. Large amounts of CO can kill within minutes, while smaller concentrations can build up and cause long term damages if breathed in over time. Either way, an effective method of detection is extremely important.
As an important part of your home security system, carbon monoxide detectors give you warning before levels reach a dangerous point. This can give you enough time to ventilate an area and bring in fresh air to lessen the amount of CO in a room.
Sometimes, however, that’s not enough. What if you’ve already been incapacitated by the time the alarm goes off? If you’re protected by an ADT monitored home alarm system with optional carbon monoxide detection, you have an additional layer of security. That’s because, in the event of an emergency, highly trained technicians at one of ADT’s five interconnected command centers across the country are automatically notified. From there, they can contact the appropriate local authorities to ensure a rapid and effective response. When it comes to carbon monoxide poisoning, every second matters; ADT knows that, and works to deliver the help you need as quickly as possible.
Homeowners should take carbon monoxide seriously as one of the main potential hazards around the property. With the help of ADT, you can greatly reduce the chance of your family coming to harm at the expense of CO.
Tags: ADT, carbon monoxide, Home Security
