Snow. Snow. Snow. Yes, we live in New England, but I would like to see green in my yard, or even brown. I could live with staring at a muddy yard for a month or so. I just want the snow to disappear. Unfortunately, it is here to stay for a little while longer and creates problems every day. Shoveling, icing over, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Wait…Carbon monoxide poisoning?! That’s right, snow can cause carbon monoxide poisoning inside your house, despite it being on the other side of the wall. If you have snow piling up against your outside wall, you may be at risk.
If your furnace vent is covered by snow, the dangerous gas could be seeping back into your home instead of going outside. The odorless gas is a threat to you and your family, so every home should have a carbon monoxide detector. Symptoms are easy to overlook as well, a headache and fatigue can be attributed to other things, so who would expect carbon monoxide?
So if your house has a furnace vent that is covered by snow, make sure to shovel that snow at least 3 feet from your home. Moreover, you may want to review your CT home insurance policy to check your coverage for every threat to your home.
Lastly, if you enjoy warming up your car in the morning, make sure your tailpipe isn’t covered by snow. This is just as risky as having a furnace vent blocked. Again, reviewing your CT auto insurance policy can help protect against unexpected accidents.
Call your Encharter Insurance agent today at (888) 865-1244 for your CT insurance needs.
