? Is one enough? You know the importance of having this type of alarm in your home, but you may be unsure where to place it and how to get the most protection from it. Let's assume you have taken the steps necessary to purchase a quality unit. You also know the importance of having an alarm designed to accommodate your particular needs. It is best to buy an alarm that has an electrochemical sensor in it and one that has a high level of accuracy.
Installing the carbon monoxide alarm is easy enough to do. Most of these alarms will provide you with instructions on how to mount them on the wall. They may have to be nailed into the wall or may be secured using other methods. It is very important for you to place them in the proper places to get optimum results, though.
This includes:
- Place a carbon monoxide alarm on each floor of your home.
- Place a carbon monoxide alarm close to the bedrooms, so that it is loud enough to wake you up in case it goes off.
- Keep the alarm at least 15 feet from the kitchen or any other area where there is heating machinery. These areas are known to give off false readings.
- Do update the device every five to seven years.
Once you have the carbon monoxide alarm in place, the only other thing you need to do is to maintain it. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for testing the device and for changing batteries. Once in place, you do not have to think about it too often.