When to replace carbon monoxide detectors?

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leahnc725

Does anyone know when to replace your carbon monoxide detector? I bought mine in 2003 when I purchased my 1st home. We just turned on the heat this week & It got me thinking if its time to replace it or not?

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every 5 yrs

Our house was built 6 years ago, should we need to still buy a Carbon Monoxide Detector?

Q. We moved into our house one year ago, but I was wondering and seriously considering buying a carbon Monoxide detector because we have a furnace. We bought them for our house in the UK, just to be safe, but the house was like typical houses in the UK oldish. Since our house in the US is newer, should we need to still buy a detector? Thank You.
Off to get 3 now, thank you all.......
I bought 3 first response C M Detectors, and there in the lounge, master bedroom and childrens playroom. Thanks again!

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If you have any natural gas running through your house, then the answer is DEFINITELY YES! It doesn't matter how old or efficient a natural gas appliance is, it can still give off carbon monoxide, and you wouldn't even know until you and your family got sick, if you even woke up at all. If your house uses all electric then no, you'll never need a carbon monoxide detector, but if you have gas, and love your family get one. It never hurts, and is one of those "just in case" precautions.

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