Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can include shortness of breath, headaches, dizziness, nausea and chest pain. High levels of carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and death.
Gas heaters need to be professionally installed and properly looked after by a qualified and registered service agent, or gas heating specialist.
An unsafe heater can cause a house fire or pollute your home with dangerous fumes. If you have your heater regularly serviced and use it correctly, it should be safe and economical to use.
The Better Health Channel in conjunction with the Department of Health Victoria have developed an online resource pointing out what maintenance needs to be undertaken to help prevent illness and physical dangers.
The resource includes tips on:
- Servicing gas heaters
- Do-it-yourself gas heater cleaning
- How to use a gas heater safely
- Tips you should always use
- Things you should never do
- Signs of a faulty gas heater
- Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning
- When to check your gas heater
- Replacing an out-of-date gas heater
- Extra safety tips
- Where to get help
- Things to remember
Visit the Better Health website below for further information.
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