What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)?

Carbon Monoxide, or CO, is a naturally occurring chemical compound composed of two oxygen atoms each covalently double bonded to a single carbon atom. Carbon Monoxide is a tasteless, odorless gas that can be emitted from gas powered appliances. Most notably, a gas furnace. Carbon Monoxide should not be produced by your gas furnace, if it is, there is improper combustion happening. Combustion of the fuel that was not intended by the manufacturer. Lack of maintenance, improper installation, ventilation issues can cause improper combustion.