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I live in a 1100 square foot condo. Living area, 2 small bedrooms downstairs. Upstairs is a master bedroom and master bath only. From the master bedroom upstairs, there is a small door that goes to the attic space. The hot water heater and inside HVAC unit are right next to each other. Nothing else in the house runs on gas at all. There is also an outlet next to the door on the inside.
Should I put the detector right next to the two appliances? Should I put it right outside of the small door or put one downstairs? I'm afraid if I put it in the attic and the CO came through the vents, the detector would be too late.
I would like to have this answered by a HVAC expert or emergency personnel. Thanks.
Answer
Install your carbon monoxide detector according to the specific manufacturers installation instructions that came with it. If you do not have the instructions or cannot find them for your unit, throw it out. Buy a new carbon monoxide detector with complete installation instructions and warranty information. The new co detector will come with the manufacturers placement recommendations for that specific product.
The Ultimate Solution; You can have a commercial alarm company come out and install a full set of fire, smoke, and carbon monoxide units that will be monitored 24/7.
Also, have a licensed Plumbing, HVAC, or Mechanical company inspect your gas appliances at least once a year.
Install your carbon monoxide detector according to the specific manufacturers installation instructions that came with it. If you do not have the instructions or cannot find them for your unit, throw it out. Buy a new carbon monoxide detector with complete installation instructions and warranty information. The new co detector will come with the manufacturers placement recommendations for that specific product.
The Ultimate Solution; You can have a commercial alarm company come out and install a full set of fire, smoke, and carbon monoxide units that will be monitored 24/7.
Also, have a licensed Plumbing, HVAC, or Mechanical company inspect your gas appliances at least once a year.
Where is the best place for a Carbon Monoxide detector?
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I say near the floor where ever there are gas burning appliances since the gas is heavier than air. My uncle says up high...
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Carbon monoxide is not heavier than air. It's specific gravity is 0.9657, with air being one. It will mix freely with the air in the home. In fact, if carbon monoxide is being produced from combustion appliances (like gas furnaces), it will rise with the heated air. Most detectors come with instructions as to where they should be placed. First Alert recommends their battery operated detectors be placed on the ceiling. Plug-in models, of course, will be placed lower because that's generally where receptacles are located. If only one detector is being installed, it should be placed close to bedroom areas. The more detectors the better.
Carbon monoxide is not heavier than air. It's specific gravity is 0.9657, with air being one. It will mix freely with the air in the home. In fact, if carbon monoxide is being produced from combustion appliances (like gas furnaces), it will rise with the heated air. Most detectors come with instructions as to where they should be placed. First Alert recommends their battery operated detectors be placed on the ceiling. Plug-in models, of course, will be placed lower because that's generally where receptacles are located. If only one detector is being installed, it should be placed close to bedroom areas. The more detectors the better.
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