DiversiTech Becomes Exclusive North American Distributor of Respiro CO/PRO Carbon Monoxide Shutoff Switch

DiversiTech Corp. of Duluth, Georgia, has become the exclusive North American distributor of the Respiro USA CO/PRO carbon monoxide shutoff switch under a new agreement with Respiro, the company announced on November 9, 2026.

How the CO/PRO works

The CO/PRO is designed for fuel-burning furnaces and water heaters. It employs two independent sensors that continuously monitor carbon monoxide levels in the HVAC supply duct and in the air surrounding the appliance and its venting system. When elevated CO levels are detected, the device automatically interrupts power to the connected equipment, immediately halting further production of the gas.

This approach differs from traditional CO alarms, which notify occupants only after carbon monoxide has already spread throughout a home. According to a DiversiTech press release, the CO/PRO helps prevent exposure before the gas can migrate through the living space.

Partnership and distribution

The addition of the CO/PRO expands DiversiTech's growing IAQ and safety portfolios, giving contractors a proactive tool to help protect homeowners, the press release stated.

Aaron Engel, vice president of business development at DiversiTech, said the company is committed to delivering solutions that help contractors improve safety, reliability, and indoor air quality. He noted that the CO/PRO introduces a proactive approach to carbon monoxide protection that complements existing alarm and detection systems, and expressed enthusiasm about partnering with Respiro to make the technology available through professional HVACR distribution channels.

Mike Koch, CEO and co-founder of Respiro, emphasized that being alerted to a problem and preventing it from escalating are two very different outcomes. He explained that the CO/PRO was designed to stop carbon monoxide production at the source by shutting down equipment when elevated levels are detected, and that the partnership with DiversiTech gives HVACR distributors and contractors convenient access to the technology.

Source: ACHR NEWS.