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Plug-in carbon monoxide detector
Pros: can plug into any outlet, display shows both current and peak CO levels, includes battery backup, cord allows for flexible placement
Cons: battery door hard to close, button required for display
N/A
First Alert
CO615
N/A
85 db horn
120V AC with 2 AA battery backup (included)
No
5-year limited
5 years
At wall outlet or on nearby table/shelf
Shows CO level, battery level and peak CO level
Yes
Front-access battery compartment, repeats alarm 4 minutes after mute, low battery alert, end-of-life alert (unit needs replacing), power cord for placement further from the outlet
Green LED for normal operation, flashing red LED for alarm or low battery
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Battery-operated carbon monoxide detector
Pros: battery powered, placement flexibility, constant digital readout, seven-year sensor lifespan
Cons: requires battery replacement, slower response time than some models, some functioning issues
N/A
Kidde
KN-COPP-B
N/A
85 db horn
3 AA batteries
No
5 year limited
7 years
Attach to wall or set on table/shelf
Shows CO level
Yes
Front access to battery compartment, audible low-battery alert
Green LED for normal operation, red LED for alarm
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Interconnecting CO detector/smoke detector
Pros: interconnects wirelessly, easy to install, photoelectric smoke sensor, voice warning, six-year replacement alert
Cons: expensive, no digital display, doesn't detect flaming fires
029054002457
First Alert
5369525
Photoelectric
85 db horn followed by voice alert identifying the danger as CO or smoke and the location (e.g., "basement" is one of the 11 pre-programmed choices)
2 AA batteries (included)
Wirelessly up to 16 alarms
5-year limited
6 years
Attach to ceiling or wall
N/A
Yes (also press this button to hear peak CO level)
Internal timer and end-of-life alert when unit needs replacing, side access drawer to battery compartment
Flashing green LED for normal operation or battery low, flashing red LED for alarm or silenced
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Budget combination alarm
Pros: inexpensive, easy to install, combination smoke and CO detector, voice warning, seven-year sensor lifespan
Cons: no display, doesn't detect smoky fires
N/A
Kidde
KNCOSMB
Ionization
85 db horn and voice alert
3 AA batteries
No
5-year limited
7 years
Attach to ceiling or wall
N/A
Yes
Announces "low battery" and chirps when the battery needs replacing
Flashing green LED for normal operation, flashing red LED for alarm or low battery