Congratulations on the new home. In this case, your contractor is 100% right—there can still be carbon monoxide in an all-electric home.
Carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer—it is odorless, scentless, and invisible, but can cause serious illness or death. A carbon monoxide alarm is the only thing that can protect you and your family from danger.
A few possible sources of carbon monoxide in an all-electric home include:
Your car running in a closed garage
Wood and coal-burning appliances, like a fireplace
A propane grill on an enclosed deck.
If your carbon monoxide alarm ever goes off, treat it as an emergency—it could save your life!
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