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Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Ratings of Sources

Total of 9 Sources

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1. ConsumerReports.org
September 2009
CO and Smoke Alarms
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentConsumerReports.org publishes the most thorough comparative ratings of CO detectors. Editors evaluate four interconnected models and six standalone models for detection of high and low CO levels, as well as for accuracy of digital display or voice message. This site also provides useful information about CO detector features. This timely review is useful for consumers looking for a quick-responding and accurate CO detector, but only website subscribers can view the ratings.
2. Amazon.com
As of April 2010
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
by Contributors to Amazon.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentAmazon.com sells more than 100 carbon monoxide detectors, but Kidde detectors receive the most reviews. More than 100 owners say the Kidde KN-COPP-B is easy to install and use and provides reliable protection. Two combination smoke and CO detectors -- the Kidde KN-COSM-B and the Kidde KN-COSM-IB -- get similar 4.2-star ratings from about 70 owners. The First Alert CO615 receives a similar rating from 26 owners, who say it's more reliable than other CO detectors they have owned.
3. Alarmspecs.com
As of April 2010
Alarm Specification Comparison
by Editors of AlarmSpecs.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThis single-page site rates nearly 200 models of carbon monoxide, heat and smoke detectors based on lifesaving features. No detector receives a perfect score of 12, but the highest rating of 5 goes to three combination detectors. Editors favor the Kidde KN-COSM-IB and two combination CO and explosive gas detectors: the First Alert GCO1CN and the Kidde KN-COEG-3. There's no narrative evaluation here, and ratings are based solely on features.
4. HomeDepot.com
As of April 2010
Carbon Monoxide
by Contributors to HomeDepot.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentHomeDepot.com sells approximately 20 carbon monoxide detectors online, but Kidde receives the most reviews. Owners give the Kidde KN-COSM-B 4.7 stars out of 5. Reviewers particularly like the voice alarm and say it went off without a hitch when smoke or CO was present. The Kidde Nighthawk KN-COPP-3 receives a perfect rating from two owners, who say it has worked flawlessly for many years. One owner says the voice alarm on their Kidde KN-COSM-IB really got their attention when the house caught on fire, and everyone got out safely.
5. Lowes.com
As of April 2010
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
by Contributors to Lowes.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentLowes.com sells more than 15 First Alert and Kidde carbon monoxide detectors online. Owners can rate their detector on features, value, design, quality and ease of use. The Kidde KN-COSM-IB and Kidde KN-COSM-B receive high marks from a handful of owners, who say the battery-operated KN-COSM-B is easy to install and its alarm worked during smoke and CO incidents.
6. Walmart.com
As of April 2010
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
by Contributors to Walmart.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentWalmart.com sells 10 carbon monoxide detectors online by First Alert and Kidde, and most have accumulated a small number of owner-written reviews. Five owners give the First Alert Plug-In Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Backup and Backlit Digital Display CO615 an average rating of 4.2 stars out of 5. They agree it's easy to use, but one owner says its backup battery door doesn't shut properly.
7. Target.com
As of April 2010
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
by Contributors to Target.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentTarget.com sells 15 carbon monoxide detectors online, but only a few have accumulated one or two reviews. The Kidde Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide Alarm KN-COPP-3 receives a perfect score from two owners, who say the alarm sounded when they had a CO incident and saved their lives.
8. Epinions.com
As of April 2010
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
by Contributors to Epinions.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentSeveral carbon monoxide detectors are listed, but only a handful have a single user review. Because there are so few reviews, we found this site to be not very useful.
9. PriceGrabber.com
As of April 2010
CO Detector Ratings
by Contributors to Pricegrabber.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentOnly four carbon monoxide detectors currently receive reviews here. The Kidde KN-COPP-B receives a perfect rating from two owners, who say it's reliable and a quality detector. Several owners agree the Kidde KN-COSM-B is easy to install and has good features, but one owner says its battery needs replacing every six months. Another user wishes his Kidde KN-COSM-IB used AA rather than 9-volt batteries for backup.
     
 

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