The Best Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Reliable Warnings for Dangerous Gases - CNET
Not all home threats are visible. Some can’t be seen, smelled or felt, like radon or carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon monoxide is particularly dangerous because it can be created by common heating devices like gas furnaces or fireplaces, especially when houses are closed tight in the colder months.
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First Alert’s detector handles both smoke and CO at the same time, which helps to meet safety codes while giving you the alarms you need. It’s...
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- CO and smoke sensors
- First Alert performs well in our tests
- Smart features for Google Home
- Battery powered for easier placement
- Won't work if codes require a wired sensor
- More expense than the average sensor at over $100
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Kidde’s smoke/CO detector is similar to First Alert’s option and Kidde alarms also perform very well in our testing, but there are two importa...
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- Kidde's...
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