While some segments of the industry are debating whether or not carbon monoxide (CO) alarms should be mandated in residential structures, this winter there is little doubt that unintentional CO poisoning from appliances needs to be addressed in some form.
Heating contractors need to stress the importance of regular maintenance to their customers. And, if a visiting service tech finds signs that CO may be entering the living space, those customers need to know the seriousness of the problem and how important it is to get it fixed properly.