You may have heard about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and decided to get a carbon monoxide detector. However, the instructions that come with the device may be unclear, and you’re left wondering, does carbon monoxide rise or sink? Carbon monoxide as a gas is a bit lighter than air, but it doesn’t really … Read more
It might be a jarring jolt to the system when your smoke alarm goes off when you’re trying to relax beneath a continuous stream of hot water. It’s not comfortable to have an alarm go off while you’re in the shower. Smoke detectors can be so sensitive that they can be triggered by nearly anything, … Read more
You may be worried that having a source of natural gas for cooking or heating might affect you or your family’s health down the line. Will a carbon monoxide detector be able to detect a gas leak and give you a timely warning? A carbon monoxide detector won’t be able to detect a gas leak, … Read more
Conventional smoke alarms are often unable to detect wisps of cigarette smoke. Generally, it takes a good amount of smoke to set off traditional smoke detectors. In some instances, this can be convenient when you’re smoking in your homes, but this carries potential risks of fires. True enough, many fires result from smoking indoors. Now, … Read more
