Boiler Chimney (fumes inside)
We are on the 5th floor of a 20 unit building. The boiler’s chimney goes right in our apartment between our from door hallway and a bedroom. When we walk in the door, there is a very strong odor which seems related to the boiler. Smells like oil/citrus/must? It seems to build up right in…
We are on the 5th floor of a 20 unit building. The boiler’s chimney goes right in our apartment between our from door hallway and a bedroom. When we walk in the door, there is a very strong odor which seems related to the boiler. Smells like oil/citrus/must? It seems to build up right in that spot. Our landlords have been difficult in helping solve this, as has the management company that runs this building. Can we hire someone to test/sample this odor as proof? We can’t get anything done unless we can get the people in charge to believe that this is a (potentially) serious issue. On a side note, this apt. was majorly renovated 5 years ago but we have discovered many, many “openings” to the interior of the building. There was some shoddy finishing work. We have tried to seal these areas up as best as we can (caulk, etc.) but the chimney area appears to be intact (no visible holes.) So, we can’t really do anything from the interior of the apartment about this. Any advice will be most appreciated! Thanks
Residential carbon monoxide detectors need an uninterrupted presence of very high levels of the gas before they sound an alarm.
See this pic, please:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gatewayplumbing/5421371057/
It is possible and necessary to test the indoor air quality. Detection is the first step to eradication.
We have a carbon monoxide tester installed right in that hallway and it does not pick anything up. Is that meaningful, or not? Thanks! And how much would such a test cost? Is it possible to test the indoor air quality?
Yes you can hire someone.
My company uses carbon monoxide/combustion analysis equipment as well as thermal imaging to identify boiler flu problems.