- What is it? A colourless, odourless gas.
- Symptoms include: Headaches, dizziness, vomiting, fatigue.
What should I do?
- Install a CO monitor in every room with a carbon fuel source…
- eg. your kitchen (if you have a gas stove or oven, or that’s where your boiler is)
- eg. your lounge (if you have a gas fire, a woodburning stove or an open fire)
- Place the monitor less than 3 metres from the appliance, and at least 15cm from the ceiling
- Check the monitor’s batteries, and test the device regularly
In case of emergency:
- Open all doors and windows
- Move outside
- Call the Emergency Gas Service: 0800 111 999
Download and share our Carbon monoxide factsheet (PDF document)
Are you a homeowner? It is your responsibility to install and maintain Carbon Monoxide monitors/alarms in your house. We are no longer able to offer these for free.
If you rent your home from the council or a private landlord, it is their responsibility to provide you with CO alarms. If you have worries that your alarms are not up-to-date, contact them directly.
