Can My HVAC System Cause Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?

HVAC Safety | Orange County, CA

Expert answer to "Can My HVAC System Cause Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?" — backed by EPA, DOE, and ASHRAE data. From Breezy Air Services, Orange County's diagnostic-first HVAC company.

Yes — any gas-burning HVAC equipment (furnaces, boilers, gas water heaters connected to HVAC systems) can produce carbon monoxide if combustion is incomplete or exhaust gases backdraft into living spaces. The primary risk comes from cracked heat exchangers, blocked flue pipes, and negative pressure conditions that pull exhaust gases into the home. According to the CDC, HVAC-related CO exposure accounts for approximately **400 deaths annually** in the United States, with thousands more seeking em...

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