CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2010. For most people, home furnaces have sat idle during the summer. As temperatures go down, it’s important to understand the possible dangers that lurk when restarting a dormant furnace, warns the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM).
“The greatest danger comes from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning,” said State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis. “Known as the ‘silent killer,’ CO is an invisible and odorless byproduct caused from the incomplete burning of…
