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Does Carbon Monoxide Smell?

No, carbon monoxide has no smell. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that’s a byproduct of combustion. As a homeowner, this means it can leak from your gas furnace, stove, dryer, and water heater as well as wood stove/fireplace.

The fact that carbon monoxide has no smell, color, or taste makes it impossible for us to detect. This gas is an unseen risk, the exposure to which may prove fatal.

To keep your family safe, it’s important to identify all the possible sources of CO in your residence and to properly install and maintain carbon monoxide detectors in your home.

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