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Carbon Monoxide Detectors 101

Carbon Monoxide Detectors 101

How they work, what “70 ppm” means, where to place them, and the best options to buy

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that can build up indoors from fuel-burning appliances (furnaces, water heaters, gas stoves), fireplaces, and vehicles in attached garages. Because you can’t sense it with your eyes or nose, CO safety comes down to two things: Prevention (properly maintained appliances), and Early warning (proper CO alarms placed correctly).

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