Thursday 6 May 2010

Carbon monoxide - a silent killer

About 50 people die each year as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning - and when we mention it you probably think about your gas appliances - oven/hob, central heating boiler, gas fire, etc ...

But 19 year old Declan Oliver died because the wood burning stove he and his father had installed was not correctly fitted. Read more about this sad case.

The BBC website has a wonderful Health guide relating to carbon monoxide poisoning - here.

Our advice ...
  • Have appliances professionally installed; or
  • Have DIY installations professionallly checked
  • Have your gas appliances serviced/checked annually
  • Fit a carbon monoxide alarm - our prices start from around £25.
Yes, it'll cost a few pounds ... but really I can't imagine how Mr Oliver senior feels now ...