I've had the same CO detector in my home for many years now, perhaps more than 7 years. The lights work (both POWER and CAUTION) and every time I press the TEST button it lets out the loud beep that it should when CO is in the air. My concern, however, is whether or not the detector is still as functional as it was when it was purchased.
Granted, I've been using the same smoke detector for 20 years and it seems to work A-OK, but are CO detectors any different?
2006-09-20 10:35:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There is a certain life expectancy in smoke and CO detectors. I read in a technical bulletin they last about 7 years. Reason is, sensitivity parameters change through the years. Put your mind at ease and install new units, also change batteries when we set our clocks ahead and back. (Easy to remember)
2006-09-24 15:07:18 · answer #1 · answered by gr8alarmguy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know that your smoke detectors NEED to be REPLACED NOW don't you? They are only good for ten years max. lifespan. Besides the technology has changed on both the smoke and CO detectors during their life times. Be SAFE get all new CO's and Smokes.
2006-09-20 10:57:59 · answer #2 · answered by uncle bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the owners manual.
For the peace of mind - buy another one and have two.
2006-09-20 10:36:47 · answer #3 · answered by a_blue_grey_mist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sensors in them do go bad. Best to replace it. Not something to chance.
2006-09-22 14:32:36 · answer #4 · answered by audioworm31 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read the owners manual,or check it ,i believe they sell small canister's of Co
2006-09-20 10:47:25 · answer #5 · answered by carlosanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they should last just as long ....but always have 2 in case one goes and you dont know it..
2006-09-23 10:19:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
might be, you should try testing it in a different non-dangerous way
2006-09-20 10:37:28 · answer #7 · answered by Become a better person 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋