Kidde KN-COEG-3 Nighthawk Plug-In Carbon Monoxide and Explosive Gas Alarm with Battery Backup
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Kidde KN-COEG-3 Nighthawk Plug-In Carbon Monoxide and Explosive Gas Alarm with Battery Backup
Customer Review: happy enough to replace it
Summary: 4 Stars
The unit I have was manufactured Feb. 2001. Last week the display read "ERR". As the manual advised, I called Kidde. The rep told me that these units should be replaced every 7 years which is why the ERR message showed. So, we got over 8 years out of ours! Hooray!
During these 8 years, the unit rang each time the battery died. We often had power outages, so this was an annoyance. The unit also rang when we had leaks. The gas company rep had a hard time finding the leak each time, especially since no one could smell the gas, but each time he persisted, and he finally found it. He was impressed with the sensitivity of the unit. It even rang once when the propane grill upstairs leaked, and another time when the leak was at the tank several yards from the house. The wind blew the right way and...
So, we feel protected by this unit, and probably saved more than its price in gas that would have otherwise leaked undetected.
However, don't count on it for carbon monoxide if you keep it at floor level for detecting gas leaks: I understand that CO rises, unlike gas.
Customer Review: Flase alarms GALORE !!!
Summary: 2 Stars
I have 5 various detectors throughout my home (3 are Kidde smoke/CO type & 2 Kidde CO/Gas models) each located on different levels and areas - Over the past couple of years this particular model has struck fear within my home numerous times with what appears to be 'false' alarms. A few times the LCD would display a unacceptable level of CO, but I have another smoke/CO detector just a few feet away that would remain silent! - But most of the false alarms have displayed a flashing 'GAS' signal, even though I could not smell any sign of a gas leak. I've called the local Gas company to check things out and they agreed that I didn't have any problem. - I've written to Kidde twice about this issue & they have not yet repied to me (3 mos) - Since I own two of these models and both have set off what sure appears to be false alarms, I feel that they might not be reliable enough in a TRUE time of need. For the time being, I've disconnected both of them. Maybe they work TOO good, but I'm going to look in to another brand. Maybe there's not really a dependable one out there . . . a little frustrating!Customer Review: explosive coffee
Summary: 1 Stars
mine just went off again, this time after making coffee. i was pretty freaked out thinking that there was a real issue until i started reading these reviews.
our alarm is in the living room, away from the kitchen, but obviously still too close as when it was positioned near the ceiling, every so often it would go off when we started the oven up. because of this we kept it near the floor, and it didn't have problems until now.
one thing it does do is add worry, not take it away. it will have you doubting yourself, your sense of smell, wandering whether you should pick up a phone (gas company) or a hammer (upgrade unit to paperweight), because you had no idea that it thinks that coffee (among other things in previous reviews) is somehow going to blow up your house.
maybe it thinks i am drinking too much coffee, and wants me to cut down?
well one more time and i am going to switch this with the one in the basement that just monitors the carbon monoxide.
Customer Review: I must concur with all the claims of false alarms, but think logically before you freak out.
Summary: 3 Stars
So, once again, my CO/Explosive Gas detector has incited my anxiety by giving a false alarm. The culprit (Explosive Gas) this time, Old Spice (Not your father's musky scent) Body Wash! Now, this stuff is pretty potent, but explosive, I think not! It has also been set off before by my girlfriend's hairspray, my cologne, etc... Now, don't get me wrong, I guess I'm glad it's as sensitive as it is, but my point in writing this review is to tell others who are experiencing this problem not to freak out. Think about what may have triggered it, usually you will find it is some immediate and new source it has been exposed to. Unplug the unit, take out the battery, put it back in, reset it, oh and make sure you ventilate the area so the explosive "Old Spice" gas is gone. If the unit continues to go off despite taking these steps then you may want to take it to the next level and call your utility company. Anyhow, good luck, I hope that if I need it to it will save my life one day.Customer Review: Cooking with wine sets it off!
Summary: 3 Stars
We have had this detector for 4 years with no problems. We have it located our basement furnace room. All went well until I tried a recipe for Coq Au Vin (Chicken With Wine). The first part of the recipe is the marinade - cooking the chicken for about 10 minutes in wine and veggies. The GAS alarm went off. I checked our furnace room and didn't smell any gas. We turned off the furnace and opened the windows. I called my furnace guy and he couldn't find any problems. We called our utility company and he used a gas sensor and didn't find any leaks. I figured it was just an anomaly. The next night, while cooking the Coq Au Vin, the alarm went off again. After several heated moments attempting to convince my husband all was well (HECK, you know when you have a gas leak!), I went online and read these reviews. Whew! I cook with wine/alcohol frequently, but this recipe required a full bottle of red wine. Well, now I know. Just wish I had read these reviews sooner.