Picture this: It’s a frigid Chicago winter night, the kind that makes your bones ache just thinking about stepping outside. You’re cozy indoors, your furnace humming happily… but did you know that silent hum could be masking a deadly danger? According to the CDC, unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning sends approximately 50,000 people to U.S. emergency departments annually, with over 400 fatalities. And guess what? Furnaces are often the culprits, especially when they’re not properly maintained. So, whether you’re battling the Lake Michigan breeze in Lincoln Park or weathering the Hyde Park chill, let’s talk about keeping your home safe from this invisible enemy.
Here at Airus Air Services,