{"id":4008,"date":"2024-01-19T11:36:49","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T17:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/?p=4008"},"modified":"2024-01-19T11:36:50","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T17:36:50","slug":"carbon-monoxide-detector-do-i-need-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/carbon-monoxide-detector-do-i-need-one\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Carbon Monoxide Detector Buying Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"find-the-best-carbon-monoxide-detector-for-your-home-with-this-simple-guide\"><strong>Find the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/carbon-monoxide-alarms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">carbon monoxide detector<\/a> for your home with this simple guide.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Choosing the perfect carbon monoxide detector will ensure that your home and loved ones are safe. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer that can seep into your home undetected, making it crucial to invest in a reliable detector. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why Blain&#8217;s Farm &amp; Fleet is here to help you find the best carbon monoxide detector to suit your needs and create a safer space for you and your loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-carbon-monoxide\"><strong>What is Carbon Monoxide?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Carbon monoxide (CO) is a potentially deadly gas that&#8217;s created anytime a fuel, such as gasoline, oil, wood, or propane, is burned. And it is the leading cause of accidental-poisoning deaths in North America. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CO can be created by many common household fuel-burning appliances. It is odorless, tasteless, and invisible. So the only way to know if you are being poisoned is to install a carbon monoxide detector on every level of your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing a carbon monoxide detector is not only smart, but as of 2011, it may be required in the state you live in. 48 U.S. states require carbon monoxide detectors in homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting a carbon monoxide detector for your home can give you peace of mind. They automatically alert you and your family with a beeping alarm when they sense CO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbon monoxide alarms will sound\u00a0before\u00a0you\u00a0have\u00a0any CO poisoning symptoms. More\u00a0accurate alarms will sound earlier and protect your family better.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-look-for-in-a-carbon-monoxide-detector\"><strong>What to Look for in a Carbon Monoxide Detector<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>When you look\u00a0for a CO detector, make sure it has these features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Electrochemical Sensor: <\/strong>This ensures your alarm is more stable during humidity and temperature changes. And it resists false readings caused by\u00a0common household chemicals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>End-of-Life Warnings: <\/strong>These alert you\u00a0when it&#8217;s time to replace the alarm. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/brands\/kidde\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kidde<\/a> is the only major manufacturer who tests its CO alarms for long-term reliability. And their alarms have a built-in end-of-life warning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UL-Listed:<\/strong> CO alarms should meet the strict third party standards set by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). A UL-listed carbon monoxide detector will have a label on its packaging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other features to consider are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Accuracy:<\/strong> Look for a statement on the packaging about how accurate the alarm is. If the CO alarm is UL-listed,\u00a0the statement is verified by UL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Back-Lit Digital Display:<\/strong> A digital screen is easy to read and updates every 15 seconds.\u00a0A back-lit\u00a0display allows\u00a0you to see the\u00a0CO level in the dark.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Peak-Level Memory:<\/strong> This feature records the highest level of CO present. Knowing the carbon monoxide levels in the home can help emergency\u00a0responders determine what caused the problem, and\u00a0fix\u00a0it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plug-In with Battery Backup:<\/strong> Easy to plug into any electrical socket, these alarms include a 9V battery for protection during short-term power outages.\u00a0Battery-operated units offer 24-hour\u00a0CO monitoring, even when the power goes out. You can also place the alarm on a shelf, wall, or move it from room to room. You&#8217;ll have to change the batteries occasionally, but the alarm will tell you when they&#8217;re low.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/carbon-monoxide-and-smoke-combination-monitors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Combination Carbon Monoxide\/Smoke Detector<\/a>:<\/strong> These units combine your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms into one. This means you&#8217;ll have one less battery to change every year, and you&#8217;ll have CO protection in every room that you have fire protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Voice Warning:<\/strong>\u00a0A voice alarm clearly tells you about the threat to your home. Most smoke\/CO combo alarms have this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you choose which carbon monoxide detector you want, buy enough of them to cover each floor of your home. It&#8217;s a good idea to place an alarm in every sleeping area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since carbon monoxide doesn&#8217;t rise like smoke, you can install the alarms at any height. Make sure CO alarms are at least 15 feet away from cooking or heating appliances to prevent false alarms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the CO alarm in your home sounds, don&#8217;t ignore it. Get your family and pets out of your house. Even if no one has symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, call the fire department or a qualified technician with your cell phone or a neighbor&#8217;s phone.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can&#8217;t\u00a0leave your\u00a0home to call for help, open all the doors and windows. And turn off all possible sources while you are waiting for assistance to arrive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of CO poisoning include\u00a0headaches, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and flu-like symptoms. If you have any of these symptoms, get to an area where you can breathe as much fresh air as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should test your carbon monoxide detector every month to make sure it&#8217;s working. You should also replace CO alarms every seven years. This will ensure that you have the best alarms, as the technology improves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more buying guides like this one, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/tag\/appliances\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Appliances Blog<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adding a carbon monoxide detector to your home is vital for the health and safety of your family. 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