CO danger from heater?

[Deleted member 4644]

My central heater (probably a 1970s unit) comes on sometimes but it only blows cold air. I have to turn it on and off a few times before the heat starts coming. Is there a possible CO danger from this?

 

[minendo]

CO is only one of the dangers posed by a faulty heating system. Get it looked at asap.

 

[Analog]

regardless, you should have a CO detector in the dwelling. Get the unit checked anyway.

 

[jupiter57]

You didn't state what type of heat you have.
Electric heat would carry no danger of CO, but if it is Gas or Oil, there is always a danger of CO present.