On A recent home inspection in the city of Ontario Ca. I found this wall heater with obvious signs of carbon on the vent grill. This goes beyond the average dust one might find on a heater grill. This is caused by high levels of carbon monoxide.
At David Home Inspection we use a TIF 8500A Carbon Monoxide tester to locate and measure the leak.
This wall heater had a high reading of 178ppm and a low reading of 84ppm. These are dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.
Known as the silent killer CO2 can kill while your sleeping. It is an orderless and colorless gas. At lower levels it causes headaches and flushing in the face. Rosy red cheeks in small children. At high levels like this it can be fatal.This heater will require a full services by a licensed HVAC contractor.
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