Posted by barbarajanousek on
URL: https://www.es-forum.com/CM-dectecgtors-tp1548754.html

Does anyone know the best kind of carbon monoxide detector to buy? I want to be able to detect the "lowest" of levels in my home,,I like the plug in kind, I have one, but its 6 years old and have read those need replaced about every 4 years or so. Also, is the best place to put them by your air vent? Some sites say the ceiling and some say the vent, the vent makes more sense to me.
 
I had our furnace checked and there were high levels, but in the gasline. Our furnace guy said we should get it replaced, its very old, but there was no threat of CM in our home...however, someone on this site told me differently. I have never felt as sick as I do in my home (6 years) and I spend a lot of time in my house (I love my home). My husband seems to get sick a lot too, he doesn't complain much, but once in a while he'll mention he doesn't feel well or that he's dizzy/lightheaded/nausea or bad headaches (which is something I've recently developed, so severe I get physically sick.
 
Also, I have a gas fireplace that I had cleaned and used around Christmas. We didn't know it, but we had the flew (sp) open for 6 years -had not used it before..we closed that. Should it be kept open for ventilation?
 
Any brands to suggest? If there is any CM escaping my furnace, I want to beable to detect it.......???


     

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