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Install: Carbon monoxide detector
Wireless CO sensor that alerts on rising carbon monoxide levels.
Tools needed
- • Screwdriver
Setup time
15 minutes
Step-by-step
- 1Pair the CO detector from the panel.
- 2Install one per level, ideally near sleeping areas and any fuel-burning appliance.
- 3Mount at wall-outlet height or higher — CO mixes evenly, unlike smoke.
- 4Press test to confirm the alert reaches the panel.
Common mistakes
- • Placing in the garage — vehicle start-up will trigger it.
- • Mounting within 5 ft of a furnace.
Troubleshooting
- • End-of-life chirp: CO sensors expire after 7–10 years; replace the unit.