First Alert CO600 Plug In Carbon Monoxide Alarm
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of First Alert CO600 Plug In Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Customer Review: First Alert Carbon Monoxide Detector
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the third different model of First Alert Carbon Monoxide Detector which I have purchased. I have never bought anything but First Alert Detectors over the several years I have owned my homes. There has never been a problem with any of them.
I chose to purchase the plug-in model since I only have an oil burner which could produce carbon monoxide. I figured that if the power was out, the oil burner would automatically be out as well. Since I do not have a wood stove or other heating or cooking source of monoxide which may operate without electricity, I did not feel I would need the battery back-up feature.
The only factor which should be reviewed prior to purchasing this model is the status of any state or local ordinance for monoxide detectors. I have noticed that certain states/cities require a battery back-up model in every case. I did see that First Alert offers this model for about $8.00 more.
Customer Review: This is a highly rated brand. Why pay more?
Summary: 5 Stars
This plug in model does what it is supposed to do for very little more than the battery-only model and you don't need a nail in the wall to hang it. Just plug it in a wall outlet. The only CO in my all electric condo would come from a car in the garage so it is highly unlikely that there would be a concurrent electric outage when someone forgot to turn off the car (which is easier to do with keyless entry models). If absence of battery backup is a concern buy the cheaper battery only model. All First Alert CO alarms last only around five years (according to the manufacturer) so why pay for unnecessary frills. Mine will chirp when it's time to replace, then all I have to do is order a new one (probably from amazon.com) and plug it in and throw out the old one. I urge you to read the instructions on where to place these in your home; it isn't in or next to the garage as you might first think.Customer Review: Everyone needs one
Summary: 5 Stars
These CO detectors are mandatory in many states now. I happen that the man who cleans my carpets is the Captain of the town fire dept (also up for promotion to chief), and he always points out my fire hazards or things I do or don't really need to do. I had my first CO detector up on the ceiling next to my smoke detector. He told me it di not need to be on the ceiling, and it's easier to get a plug in one so you don't have to worry about the battery aspect. Then incidentally my ceiling one broke somehow. So I bought this one, plugged it in, in the hallway near my bedroom......he said to do that so you can hear it quickly, and loudly. It's doing it's thing. A little pricey, but actually one of the cheaper ones. He approved!Customer Review: carbon monoxide sensor; I would buy this one again
Summary: 5 Stars
our old alarm finally wore out after 8 years of service in our home. it began randomly going off and not being reliable. My research indicated that there is a life span for these devices and that we had probably hit it end of it with the old alarm. I looked at a number of replacement alarms and decided on the First Alert because of positive reviews and a lower price. we plugged it in and that's about it. it seems to be working great and I now have renewed sense of safety that we are protected from potential CM leaks in the home. I have no complaints and would definitely buy this unit again. I see no reason to spend up to twice the money for a unit that will not work any better than this one.Customer Review: Not UL Listed "what's up with that..."
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this first alert CO alarm for my home in Wisconsin.
When I started to read the instructions I found that this product is not UL list! How can a safety item like this not be UL listed.
I did some research and found out first alert changed testing labs to save a few bucks and do not use the most well known UL. What's up with that...
So I returned this CO and purchased the Kidde KN-COB-DP-H Plug-In Carbon Monoxide Alarm. The Kidde unit cost less too, so I saved a few dollars! Always pays to READ THE FINE PRINT.