Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detector Installation

No, during your appointment, our team will help you select a carbon monoxide detector that meets your specific needs.

Carbon monoxide is lighter than air, and smoke rises, so carbon monoxide and smoke detectors should not be installed low to the ground. The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) recommends that detectors be installed 1.5 metres from the floor or higher.

Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on each floor of the house and in every sleeping area within earshot. Avoid installing detectors directly above fireplaces or combustion appliances. Our professional installation and maintenance services provide location recommendations customized to your home. Learn how many smoke detectors you need.

Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors should be tested monthly, with the batteries changed every six months.

If your carbon monoxide detector repeatedly emits three beeps approximately every five minutes, it is malfunctioning and should be replaced.

Hardwired carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are wired directly into your home’s 120-volt electrical system. They are considered more reliable than battery-operated devices, although we recommend a battery backup in case your home experiences a power outage. If power outages frequently occur in your home, choose battery-powered smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Once the carbon monoxide detector installation process is complete, remember to change the batteries every few months. It’s easy to neglect these tools since they will rarely, if ever, sound. Still, they play an important role in keeping residents safe and healthy. If you fail to change the batteries, you may pay the price later. It’s important to act quickly, though. Carbon monoxide is a real threat to human safety. Even if you’re not sure you really need a carbon monoxide detector, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

No. A carbon monoxide detector will not alert you to natural gas in your home. However, since it’s required that a scent be added to natural gas, you’ll probably smell natural gas if there’s a leak.

CO detectors are equipped with one of three types of sensors: a biomimetic sensor, metal oxide semiconductor, or electrochemical sensor. When the sensor is triggered by carbon monoxide, the alarm sounds. The alarm will not shut off until there is no more CO detected within range of the sensor.

Yes, combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are widely available. They offer multiple benefits, including:

• Comprehensive protection
• Space-saving
• Simplification of installation
• Streamlined alerts

Installing an all-in-one carbon monoxide and smoke detector can be more challenging due to the layout of your home and the location of appliances, a fireplace, and other considerations. Contact your local Aire Serv professional for the best recommendations and installation service.

Smoke, vapour, or steam produced from cooking can trigger your smoke detector’s alarm. Sometimes, residue left over from previous cooking heats up, producing smoke and setting off the alarm.

To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in your home, prioritize maintenance. Clean your stoves and ovens often, clear your flue, and have your heating system inspected before the winter comes. Inspecting your heating system before it gets cold will ensure that you’ll have time to order necessary repairs before you need them, thoroughly preparing you for the winter. Doing a robust maintenance check of your furnace, boiler, or heating system every autumn is a reliable, cost-effective way to make sure you and your family are safe from carbon monoxide. Not only does it repair any issues before they become major problems, but also it helps extend the life of your heater. Investing in annual maintenance ensures you’re not spending a fortune on heating bills every winter.

Carbon monoxide is commonly considered a silent killer. Because it’s invisible to the human eye and impossible to smell or taste, it can lurk unnoticed until it’s too late. Those suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning may experience dizziness, headaches, nausea, sleepiness, and light-headedness. Unfortunately, many people mistake these ailments for cold or flu symptoms. While carbon monoxide can be dissipated by opening windows and allowing fresh air inside, few poisoning victims realize they’ve been exposed until after being hospitalized.