Professional Carbon Monoxide Testing & Detection
Protect your family from the silent threat of carbon monoxide with comprehensive professional testing, appliance inspection, and detector placement services.
Schedule CO TestingCarbon Monoxide: What Every Homeowner Must Know
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas produced by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels. Any appliance that burns natural gas, propane, oil, or wood, including furnaces, water heaters, gas stoves, and fireplaces, is a potential source of CO in your home.
When inhaled, CO binds to hemoglobin in the blood approximately 200 times more readily than oxygen, effectively starving tissues and organs of the oxygen they need to function. At low concentrations, symptoms mimic the flu. At high concentrations, CO exposure can cause unconsciousness and death within minutes.
The CDC reports that unintentional CO poisoning accounts for hundreds of deaths annually in the United States. Professional testing and properly placed CO detectors are your most reliable defense against this invisible hazard.
If your CO detector is sounding or you suspect carbon monoxide exposure, evacuate immediately and call 911. Do not re-enter your home until cleared by emergency responders.
Understanding CO Exposure Dangers
Carbon monoxide concentration is measured in parts per million. Even low levels can be harmful with prolonged exposure.
Headaches, dizziness, and fatigue after prolonged exposure. Often mistaken for flu symptoms or general tiredness.
Throbbing headache, shortness of breath, and impaired judgment. Dangerous for elderly, children, and those with heart conditions.
Severe headache, nausea, confusion, and loss of consciousness. Life-threatening exposure requiring immediate evacuation.
Signs of Potential CO Exposure
Professional CO Testing Process
Our thorough four-step testing protocol identifies all potential CO sources and exposure risks in your home.
Initial Assessment
Our technician surveys all fuel-burning appliances, venting systems, and potential CO sources throughout your home with calibrated detection equipment.
Ambient Air Testing
We measure carbon monoxide levels in every occupied room, near appliances, and in utility areas to establish a comprehensive baseline of your home's CO exposure.
Appliance Inspection
Each gas furnace, water heater, stove, and any other combustion appliance is inspected for proper venting, complete combustion, and heat exchanger integrity.
Report and Recommendations
You receive a detailed report of all readings and any identified risks, along with specific recommendations for remediation, detector placement, and ongoing monitoring.
Ensure Your Home Is Safe from Carbon Monoxide
Professional CO testing provides peace of mind that consumer-grade detectors alone cannot deliver. Schedule a comprehensive assessment for your Houston home today.