How to install a carbon monoxide detector.

Keep your family safe by installing a carbon monoxide detectors. It's easy to do and can save your family. Learn how to do it yourself.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Carbon monoxide Detector.
• Pencil
• Drill and bits.
• Screwdriver.
• Wall anchors.

1. 

   Install a carbon monoxide detector near but not in the room that contains the water heater and heating unit, main floor living room and garage if used as a workspace.

2. Using the detector's base as a template, mark the screw locations on the wall. Drill hole and insert wall anchors.

3. 

   Drive screws into the wall anchors. Leave the screw heads a bit away from the slide the mounting plate over the heads. Tighten the screws. Snap the detector into place.

4. In the event the alarm sounds, check to make sure everyone is okay. Open the windows to ventilate the house. Call your local utility company to examine your appliances. If anyone complains of headaches, nausea, dizziness, fatigues, or blurred vision, immediately leave your home and seek medical attention.

Resources

• How to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

[joni123]

on 3/22/2008 This is very important, thank you.

[jmessina10]

on 3/10/2008 Good article and straight to the point.