Carbon monoxide detectors

What About Carbon Monoxide Detectors?

Carbon monoxide detectors can be used as a backup but not as a replacement for proper use and maintenance of your fuel-burning appliances. Carbon monoxide detector technology is still being developed and the detectors are not generally considered to be as reliable as the smoke detectors found in homes today. You should not choose a carbon monoxide detector solely on the basis of cost; do some research on the different features available.

Carbon monoxide detectors should meet Underwriters Laboratories Inc. standards, have a long-term warranty, and be easily self-tested and reset to ensure proper functioning. For maximum effectiveness during sleeping hours, carbon monoxide detectors should be placed close to sleeping areas.

If your carbon monoxide detector goes off, you should:

• Make sure it is the carbon monoxide detector and not the smoke alarm.
• Check to see if any member of your household is experiencing symptoms.
• If they are, get them out of the house immediately and seek medical attention.
• If no one is feeling symptoms, ventilate the home with fresh air and turn off all potential sources of carbon monoxide.
• Have a qualified technician inspect your fuel-burning appliances and chimneys to make sure they are operating correctly.

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