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Smoke vs. CO Alarms: What Every Home Needs
Smoke alarms warn you about fire. Carbon monoxide (CO) alarms warn you about a gas you can’t see or smell. Most homes need both.
Where smoke alarms go
Install smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.
Where CO alarms go
If your home has a gas furnace, gas appliances, a fireplace or an attached garage, put CO alarms outside sleeping areas and on every level.
Combination alarms
A combination smoke and CO alarm covers both dangers in one device, which saves space on the ceiling.
Test and replace
- Press the test button once a month.
- Replace batteries as the maker recommends.
- Replace alarms by the end-of-life date printed on the back.
Have a plan
Keep a fire blanket near the kitchen and make sure everyone knows two ways out of every room.
