Kidde Nighthawk 900-0146

*Est. $40
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Kidde Nighthawk 900-0146

Pros
  • Battery powered
  • Can be installed high up on wall
  • Digital readout
  • Peak-level memory
Cons
  • Requires battery replacement

Experts say Kidde Nighthawk stands out for the accuracy, speed and durability of its carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. The Kidde 900-0146 is battery operated, so it will keep working even during a power outage (which is the time when many people use carbon monoxide-generating fireplaces or heaters). Since safety experts say the best location for a CO detector is high up on a wall, the Kidde Nighthawk allows for flexible installation. This unit has an electrochemical sensor, continuous digital readout with large backlit display, peak-level memory (which records the highest CO level), low-battery indicator, front-loading battery door and five-year limited warranty. If you're not the type who's diligent about replacing batteries, you may be better off with the plug-in Kidde Nighthawk 900-0076 (*est. $50).

For reviews of the Kidde Nighthawk 900-0146 carbon monoxide detector, we consulted Consumer Reports, which tests and compares numerous models, and a "top 5" list posted on About.com. Numerous owners also weigh in on this model at Amazon.com.

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Our Sources

1. ConsumerReports.org

In its most recent report, Consumer Reports tests and rates numerous carbon monoxide detectors, including multiple models from Kidde Nighthawk.

Review: Buyers' Guide to Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms, Editors of Consumer Reports, Feb. 2008

2. About.com

The Kidde Nighthawk 900-0146 is included in this top 5 list; the writer says it's "the only battery powered alarm that includes a backlight digital display, providing continuous monitoring of CO levels." (Note: ConsumerSearch and About.com share a parent company but are not affiliated editorially.)

Review: Top 5 Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Editors of About.com, June 21, 2007

3. Amazon.com

Almost 60 owners post reviews of the Kidde 900-0146, giving it very high average ratings overall. A few report that the digital display gave out within a year.

Review: Kidde KN-COPP-B Front Load Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Alarm, Contributors to Amazon.com

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