Plugged Heat Exchanger Releases CO Into Home
Incident Investigation
Plugged Heat Exchanger Releases CO Into Home
January 29, 2023
Gas
Reference Number:
II-1504227-2023 (#31354)
Location: White Rock
Regulated industry sector: Gas - Natural gas system
Incident Overview
A hot water boiler was installed in a single-family home. Due to lack of maintenance, the heat exchanger became plugged with soot, allowing flue gases containing carbon monoxide to enter the home.