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Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is produced by the incomplete burning of fuels such as natural gas, liquefied petroleum, gasoline, wood and oil. Exposure to carbon monoxide can be fatal so it is important to understand where it comes from and how to protect yourself and your family from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Combustion appliances such as heating systems, gas ranges/ovens, water heaters, gas dryers, gas fireplaces, and wood burning stoves/fireplaces all are potential sources of carbon monoxide in the home. Appliances kept in good working condition produce very little carbon monoxide. Improperly operating appliances, however, can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide can also build up in your home from running car or lawn mower engines in an attached garage, even with the garage door open.

For more information on carbon monoxide, and how to prevent it, view our fact sheet:
      Carbon Monoxide Fact Sheet

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR^® helps you improve the comfort, safety, durability and energy efficiency of your home. Our trained professionals can identify the cause of problems within your home (like carbon monoxide), and provide solutions to these problems.

For more information on the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program, view our fact sheet:
      Home Performance Fact Sheet

or visit the Home Improvement pages on this Web site.

For more information on saving energy in your home, click on the link below.
      Energy Savings Checklist for Your Home