Heating Expert Urges Homeowners To Install Multiple CO Detectors

FORDS, N.J. (CBSNewYork) - Given how cold it's been lately, heating and cooling experts are issuing a public safety warning for those heating their homes this winter.

Airdex Heating and Cooling Company President Harvey Stoller said crews on many of their calls to fix or replace heaters have noticed a lack of carbon monoxide detectors.

He told WCBS 880's Levon Putney the detectors should be on every level of every home and every unit of every building.

"None or if there are, they're putting them in places no one would ever hear them," he said.

Stoller also said everyone should have their furnaces checked once a year, even the heating vent outside. He said ice, birds' nests and other blockage can cause issues.

"That stuff just starts blocking up the flue pipes," he said.

Stoller said we don't talk enough about carbon monoxide.

"More than anything else, I just don't want anyone getting hurt, I don't want to see anyone in the hospital, he said.

On Thursday, nine Rockland County family members were hospitalized due to a carbon monoxide leak. All are expected to survive.