How Do You Install A Carbon Monoxide Detector?
There is a variety of carbon monoxide detectors on the market. One inexpensive variety can be found at such stores as Sears and Wal-Mart and at hardware stores. There are also detectors that interface with a control panel of a security system or that can be observed by a monitoring company. Conducting Preliminary Research Step 1 Consider your home. Do you use gas appliances or electric? Does your house include an attached garage? If you use electric appliances and you don’t have an attached garage, you don’t need a carbon monoxide detector. However, if you use gas and/or you have an attached garage, you may want to consider using a carbon monoxide detector. Step 2 Choose a detector that is UL certified. Installing the Sensor Step 1 Gather the following tools: drill, screwdriver, screws, tools to fish wires through walls. Step 2 Read the installation instructions that come with the sensor. Step 3 Locate the gas furnace. Step 4 Using the drill and screws, mount the carbon monoxide detect
