Where should home carbon monoxide detectors be installed in homes?
On One Hand: Manufacturer Recommendations VaryCarbon monoxide detectors from different manufacturers function differently and, as a result, users should mount them in different places. According to home safety retailer HomeSafe.com, manufacturers conduct extensive testing to determine the best location for their detectors, then indicate these findings in the detector’s owner’s manual.On the Other: Government Makes Specific RecommendationsThough manufacturers make specific recommendations based on research, government officials recommend a placement of CO detectors that allows sleeping individuals to hear a sounding alarm. According to the U.S. Government Consumer Product Safety Commission, users should place carbon monoxide detectors just outside bedroom doors. Fire officials in the city of Madison, Wisconsin, echo this advice, adding that users can add more detectors near major appliances for extra coverage.Bottom LineIdeal placement of carbon monoxide detectors may vary according to
