Brooklyn’s Petri Plumbing & Heating Provides Carbon Monoxide Checklist

Petri Plumbing and Heating, Inc. shares tips for New York homeowners for Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Jan. 15, 2019 – Petri Plumbing and Heating, Inc., a family owned business serving Brooklyn and Manhattan since 1906, is giving local homeowners proactive tips to protect their families from carbon monoxide poisoning as part of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month.

“Carbon monoxide is known as a silent killer because it is colorless and odorless,” said Michael Petri, owner of Petri Plumbing & Heating. “With January being Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month, we thought we’d share some tips for people living in the New York area in order to keep their families safe from CO poisoning in 2019.”

The Petri Plumbing & Heating team recommends New York residents follow this short checklist to ensure they’re protected against carbon monoxide:

• Change the batteries in CO detectors – CO detector batteries should be changed every sixth months. Picking two holidays can serve as helpful reminders for when to swap batteries, such as every New Year’s Day and Fourth of July.
• Use fossil-fuel-burning appliances in well-ventilated spaces – Gas stoves, ovens, space heaters and generators can all produce carbon monoxide. In areas with ventilation and proper airflow this isn’t a problem. However, if these appliances are used in enclosed spaces that don’t have ample air movement, CO can build up and become trapped in the air you and your family breathe.
• Keep any vents, flues and chimneys clean – Ventilation is one of the most important methods to combat CO poisoning. If a home’s airflow portals are clogged with debris, it can allow CO to linger in the home.

• Schedule seasonal boiler or furnace tune-ups – The best way to solve a problem is to prevent it. Getting boiler or furnace tune-ups in the fall and spring will not only make sure the heat or air won’t fail when you need it, it can also alert a trained service expert to potential exhaust and carbon monoxide problems. Proof of regular tune-ups are required by many manufacturers’ warranties, so annual maintenance can also help save on potential repairs in addition to reducing safety hazards.

“A lot of it comes down to ventilation and maintenance,” Petri said. “You want to keep areas containing fuel-burning appliances well-ventilated, but it’s also important to make sure those appliances are in good condition. A boiler may be doing its job, but a crack can cause a CO leak that can create a dangerous situation for Brooklyn families.”

For more information about ways to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, please visit https://www.petriplumbing.com/ or call 718-748-1254.

About Petri Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Petri Plumbing & Heating, Inc. is a family owned and operated business serving Brooklyn and the New York City area. Founded in 1906, the company offers a 100 percent guarantee on all services, upfront pricing, and friendly and knowledgeable Service Experts for all kinds of home and business plumbing and heating needs. Services offered include water and gas pipe leak repair and installation, fixture installations, inspections, boiler repair, water heater installation, complete bathroom, kitchen, laundry & utility room remodeling and more. Petri is also licensed and certified by Green Plumbers USA, the first in New York City to receive this designation. For more information, please visit www.petriplumbing.com or call 718-748-1254.

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