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Can you get carbon monoxide poisoning from a gas stove?
Now that it’s getting to be winter and I’m cooking with my stove more, I’m concerned about carbon monoxide levels in my house. Could you get carbon monoxide poisoning from a gas stove?
Melanie Mergen · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Worrying about carbon monoxide levels from gas appliances is a valid concern. Like other fuel-burning appliances, a gas stove produces carbon monoxide so it can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
That said, this doesn’t necessarily mean your gas stove is unsafe, but it does mean you should be careful when using it. Using a gas range with a vented exhaust hood will reduce the amount of carbon dioxide buildup indoors.
Some other ways to reduce your risk of excess carbon monoxide exposure are:
- Don’t block or cover any of your gas stove’s vent holes
- Clean your stove regularly
- Don’t run your oven with the door left open
- Never use a gas stove to heat your home.
Have your gas stove inspected if:
- Burners don’t light properly
- Carbon monoxide levels rise while the stove is on
- Burners create soot
- Burners give off red or orange flames rather than blue
Carbon monoxide poisoning is deadly. If your carbon monoxide detector goes off, it’s wise to take it seriously, evacuate your home, and call 911.
Your carbon monoxide detector is important for keeping your household safe, and so is having the right insurance policy.
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