My carbon Dioxide alarm thing is showing 236. What does this mean?

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Matt

My carbon monoxide reader alarm thing is showing 236. Does anyone know what this means and is it at a dangerous level?

Answer
Either there is a high level of CO at the detector or it is malfunctioning. If you can, take it outside and see what it reads. If it is close to zero there really is a high level in the house. If there is no obvious source, like a fireplace, I would ask the fire department to help me investigate. I would call their business number, not 911.

What should I do when my Carbon Monoxide alarm detects Carbon Monoxide?

Sasha

Who should I call?
Should I open windows?
Should I evacuate immediately?
Whats the first thing I should do if the alarm sounds?

Answer
Carbon Monoxide gas is colorless, tasteless and odorless.
First thing: Get Out the house!
2. Leave the door open to ventilate the house.
3. Wait an 1 hour then open windows for cross ventilation and step out.
All this assuming nothing is on fire. Carbon Monoxide is a product of something Burning, even your car's exhaust will trigger the alarm if there is enough concentration of these gas.
Off course if there is smoke, there is fire and something is burning. Call 911.

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