Here's the deal, my management company ( I live in an apartment in downtown Boston), installed a carbon monoxide alarm this past fall and since then it's randomly gone off 5 times - a month apart, each time. They claim that it's impossible for carbon monoxide to be there since the whole system isn't going off...but I mean, 5 times in 6months??? Each time I've called them and had to have someone come shut it off, take it down, and promise me they'll install a new one...and then the same thing happens. Anyone know how I can test to see if there really is carbon monoxide in my apartment? Anyone I can call? eg. fire dept This is just getting ridiculous....
2007-03-03 23:46:31 · 5 answers · asked by alpster111 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
They're blowing you off, so it's apparent that you need to get proactive.
Purchase a CO detector with an LED readout. Place it in the area of your existing detector (Get the type that plugs into a wall outlet) and see what happens.
CO detectors do have limited lifetimes because the sensors last only so long - you'll probably find this info on the box or, more likely, in the instructions within the box.
It is also important to realize that pollution, contaminants, paint vapors, and solvent vapors can destroy the effectiveness of a CO detector. It is wise to remove it when painting, stripping paint, spraying for insects, etc.
Good luck to you.
2007-03-04 12:23:47 · answer #1 · answered by Huero 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the CO detector is not compatible with the rest of the system. Check the papers that come with the unit and see if the other smoke detectors are of the same manufacture. It would be best if all of them match. Some have smart buttons and some don't. They can get stuck in false alarm mode.
2007-03-04 13:49:09 · answer #2 · answered by Worker Drone 4442002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems odd indeed. You aren't reporting headaches or dizziness. You need to look in your phonebook for the Fire Departments non-emergency number. Call them and ask if they have a hand-held Carbon Monoxide detector. They will advise you what to do next.
2007-03-04 09:12:28 · answer #3 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My local fire dept. does such a test. Although there may be a fee involved, DO contact your's immediately and explain the situation because your alarm has gone off too many times for you to not be concerned. Better to be safe than dead!
2007-03-04 09:07:07 · answer #4 · answered by Gnometomes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BORROW A SECOND DETECTOR FROM THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY-A NEW ONE, IF THEY HAVE IT. SET IT UP TO OPERATE NEAR THE OTHER ONE AND JUST WAIT FOR THE CARBON MONOXIDE PROBLEM TO HAPPEN AGAIN. COMPARE BOTH READINGS. OBVIOSLY IF THEY BOTH SHOW THE SAME READING THAT IS PROOF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM. IF MANAGEMENT CO. DOES NOT HAVE AND EXTRA TO LOAN YOU, SEE IF FIRE DEPARTMENT CAN HELP OUT.
IF MANAGEMENT COMPANY DOES NOT FIND PROBLEM ASK THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO INSPECT FOR A PROBLEM. THAT IS THEIR JOB.
2007-03-08 00:46:29 · answer #5 · answered by hghjsln 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋