What is a "carbon monoxide detector"?

What is a "carbon monoxide detector"?

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A carbon monoxide detector is a alarm that can sense if there is a carbon monoxide leak in your home. It is important to have a detector because you can't see carbon monoxide and you can't smell it. So, you need to have a specific machine on each level of your home, especially in your sleeping quarters that will alert you if, in fact, there is a leak.