Home CO detectors help protect families with new appliances
Newer homes with gas furnaces water heaters and ranges still risk carbon monoxide buildup from clogged flues malfunctioning appliances or oxygen depletion in airtight spaces. Install several CO detectors in key areas including master bedroom and furnace room. options include battery plug in and memory-capable models. Two stage alarms warn at low levels and high levels, and detectors can log CO history to aid in locating sources. A mail order buyer’s guide lists 32 models and $3 postage for ordering.