Atlanta Fireplace Company Craft Stove and Fireplace Center Encourages Homeowners to Practice Carbon Monoxide Safety

    ATLANTA, GA, November 10, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Temperatures are starting to dip around Atlanta, which means we're starting to use more appliances which rely on combustible fuels. Greater use of combustible fuels, like gas or wood, increases our risk of exposing ourselves to carbon monoxide poisoning. Atlanta fireplace company Craft Stove and Fireplace Center would like to remind homeowners that proper precaution is the only way to stay safe from the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.

"We all love having fireplaces and wood and gas stoves in Atlanta, but they can begin to produce carbon monoxide if not properly maintained," says Melinda Pulliam, Director of Marketing for Craft Stove and Fireplace Center. "Having your fireplace and stove checked yearly is key in helping avoid a carbon monoxide buildup in your home."

Carbon monoxide is a clear, odorless, tasteless gas which is highly toxic to humans and animals in high quantities. When inhaled, carbon monoxide bonds more easily with blood cells, making it difficult for the body to absorb oxygen. This can cause a myriad of health problems and/or death.

To help prevent your appliances, including Atlanta wood stoves and fireplaces, from outputting carbon monoxide into your home, be sure to have them checked annually by a professional, preferably in early fall before you begin using them to heat your home. It's never too late or early in the year to have your appliances checked, though, so if you can't remember your Atlanta fireplace or stove being checked in the last year, give your certified technician a call.

Homeowners can increase their safety by having a technician check all gas, wood and oil burning appliances while they get their Atlanta gas stove and/or fireplaces checked. Have the technician look at your furnace, water heater, oven and any other devices at risk of off-putting carbon monoxide.

In addition to having your appliances checked, Craft Stove and Fireplace Center reminds you to be sure to install a carbon monoxide detector in your home and check it monthly to make sure it's working at peak performance. Never ignore an alarm from your carbon monoxide detector. If an alarm sounds, immediately take your family and pets outside, leaving the door open, and call the fire department.

Taking the proper precautions to avoid the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning will help you and your family to enjoy the warmth and comfort of your Atlanta fireplace and stove all winter long.

For more information about Craft Stove and Fireplace Center, visit http://www.craftstoveandfireplace.com.

About Craft Stove & Fireplace Center

Craft Stove & Fireplace Center has provided the Atlanta area with the finest fireplace and stove services and equipment on the market since 1979. They specialize in quality home heating and cooking products via their fireplaces and stoves. Craft Stove & Fireplace Center showroom in Atlanta features fireplaces, barbeques, and a full line of fireplace products and stove accessories. They carry 13 different brands including Jotul, Vermont Casting, Lopi, Regency, and Buck Stove. Having such a wide selection of brand choices ensures that customers get the perfect fireplace and woodstoves for their home.

For more information, visit http://www.craftstoveandfireplace.com.

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