Putting carbon monoxide detectors in the right places makes a big difference. This simple guide follows advice from the NFPA and the CPSC, with tips for using CarbonOne Safe.
The NFPA says it is best if alarms are interconnected, so when one sounds, they all sound.
| Room | What to do |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Alarm in the hallway outside; a monitor inside a bedroom with a gas appliance nearby |
| Living room | One central alarm or monitor per floor |
| Furnace or water heater room | A monitor nearby, like CarbonOne Safe, for a live reading |
| Kitchen | Keep a few feet away from the stove to avoid false alarms |
| Garage | An alarm in the room next to an attached garage |
| Basement | Yes, if someone sleeps there or it has a gas appliance |
CarbonOne Safe plugs into a wall outlet, so it is easy to place near your gas appliances and in rooms you use most. The seller suggests one on each floor, one near gas appliances and one outside the bedrooms: most homes use 2 to 4. Keep your UL 2034-listed alarms in the must-have spots above, and add CarbonOne Safe where a live reading helps most.
Learn more: carbon monoxide safety tips and CarbonOne Safe price and guarantee.
See also: how to set up CarbonOne Safe.
Outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, in a central spot.
Keep it a few feet away from the stove to avoid false alarms from cooking.
At least one on every level and one outside each sleeping area. Many homes add monitors near gas appliances too.