Ask Dirk: Why Should I Have a Carbon Monoxide Detector?
Carbon Monoxide, or CO, alarms are designed to alert you of any build-up of CO in your home. According to the CDC, CO is an odorless, colorless gas found in homes. Sources include fumes from cars or trucks, small engines, stoves, lanterns, grills, fireplaces, gas ranges, and furnaces. Inhalation of more than average CO build-up can be deadly to you and your pets. Average levels of CO in homes without gas stoves can range from 0.5 to 5 parts per million, [...]