Questions and Answers for Kidde 10 Year Worry-Free Sealed-In Lithium Battery Carbon Monoxide Detector with Digital Display

A:  Offhand, I'd say the 10 year battery.

A:  Hello SamuraiDave, The units are the same. It may be a current special that the stores are running.

A:  This one has a 10 year battery

A:  Hello Stefanowitz, This would be something your local waste management would be able to address.

A:  That’s a great question. My detector is only a year old so I haven’t had to deal with disposal yet. When I do, I’ll take it apart, identity the battery and remove it for recycling. I have to believe it won’t be that difficult.

A:  GOOD QUESTION. That never even crossed my mind. My concerns are, does it work effectively, does it protect my family and is it safe. Regarding disposal, I would suggest you call your local Department of Public Works. They often have special pickups for electronic equiptment. Another possibility is to read the owners manual which probably has instructions as to how to properly dispose of the unit. Finally, give Kidde customer service a call and I'm I'm sure they will instruct you the best way to properly dispose of the unit. If none of the above work, let me know and I'll calle Kidee for you.

A:  Check with your county's recycle facility. I'm sure they either accept the detector and retrieve the battery OR know which facility in your area provides that service.

A:  It can be returned to Home Depot.

A:  I have one in the hall outside my bedroom. I believe it is sufficient to perform the task. We keep the door to the bedroom open at night.

A:  I have one in each floor.

A:  Carbon Monoxide Detectors should be mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas. It is recommended that you install a Kidde CO alarm on each level of your home, you can add one to each bedroom just in case one fails, then you have backups. When choosing your installation locations, make sure you can hear the alarm from all sleeping areas. If you install only one CO alarm in your home, install it near bedrooms, not in the basement or furnace room.

A:  These are nice units! They work well, look good, take up little space and can be placed on a desk top, night stand, etc., in addition to wall mounting. If you have two or more bedrooms, it's not a bad idea to place one in each of them for that additional level of protection. I have only one bedroom but use three of these in my small condo. One in the bedroom, one in the kitchen and one in the living room. If you're on a budget, one carefully placed unit should do the trick, as long as it can be heard from all bedrooms or remote areas of your home. CO2 is odorless and difficult to realize when it's there, so the extra protection is probably a good idea. Hope that helps.

A:  Smoke detector in each bedroom...Carbon Monoxide detector on each floor...

A:  Hello Pladyj724, We recommend one per level at a minimum. Check with your local building inspectors and home owners insurance to see if there are restrictions in your area.

A:  You just need one unit in the hallway were the rooms entrance meet.

A:  One in each bedroom is a good idea for the added level of protection it provides. I have mine on the dresser in my bedroom. No need to wall mount these nice units.

A:  If you have a central heating system, one should be fine. I would place it in the adult bedroom. If you have a fireplace, I would also place one in the near proximity to the fireplace.

A:  No. My handyman installed in the laundry room, since he felt the water heater in the garage is the main concern (We are in Florida). He said that 1 is all that is needed.

A:  I have mine sitting on a dresser away from windows, and about 5' high seems to work in this location.

A:  Hello Mar65. This unit doesn't have to be mounted and can be put at eye level on a bookcase.

A:  I purchased two of these units. One for the basement and one for the main level. For both units, I placed it on a shelf which just happened to be about chest high.

A:  As I read the instructions, you can place it on your eye level bookcase. I did so.

A:  You could do that but I don't believe it has a proper mount like a picture frame to do that. If you do that I would suggest that the one on the bookcase be at least a secondary alarm.

A:  It can stand alone. Wall mounting is not required. Great device !

A:  No, this unit does not have to be mounted.

A:  No, not necessarly. I have it laying against a wall on top of my fireplace with no problem.

A:  This unit does not need to be wall mounted. I have mine on a bookcase and it's even better if it's at eye-level. The tiny green led blinks one per minute to show it's functioning. At eye level it's really easy to see the blink, if you're looking that way.

A:  It can be set down on a bookcase or table.

A:  30 ppm

A:  11 ppm to 999 ppm stored in memory and will display 30 ppm to 999 ppm

A:  According to the manual it displays 0 for any reading between 0 and 30 ppm in the last 15 seconds. Above 30 it starts doing 4 beeps every 5 seconds and shows the last level detected. The peak level button shows maximum level detected since last reset between 11 and 999. Time weighted alarm, so it alarms faster for higher levels (60-240 min at 70 ppm, 10-50 min at 150 ppm). Reading on screen is +/- 30%. Levels below 30 will never alarm, although you can see the reading down to 11 when you press the button.

A:  Hello HomeBuyer2, The lowest reading will be 11. However, the unit takes a reading every 60 seconds. If you hold down the peak level button, you will see the highest reading the unit has had since the last reset.

A:  The lowest reading is 11.

A:  Hello Fern, It is UL2034 as are all of our residential carbon monoxide detectors

A:  This unit has a UL2034 rating.

A:  UL is the Underwriters Laboratory. This is a firm that checks products nationally for safety requirements.

A:  UL 2034 Standard for Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms

A:  Hi, It is permanently (10 yr) battery powered.... Unit is self contained, no external connections. So there is no UL rating supplied.

A:  I'm not sure what a rating is, but it says Signaling UL Listed. There are some tiny numbers printed in the info, but I doubt that has anything to do with UL rating?

A:  The unit is small enough it seems that it could be used in a vehicle if desired.

A:  It should work in a car. I don't know how long it would stand up to the vibrations from being inside a vehicle.

A:  No, it is not for car use.

A:  There are monitors that are meant to be personal CO monitors. This is not designed for that although it would work. I used a similar model to find out that I had an exhaust leak in the cab of my truck so it can at least be useful to test a car etc.

A:  Hello TDM. No, this alarm has not been tested or listed for use in a vehicle. It has to stay at a certain level of carbon monoxide for a certain amount of time before it goes off, hours to minutes depending on the level. In a car, the car can be aired out almost at once and keep the alarm from going off.

A:  I believe they are designed to be mounted @ 48” above finished floor.

A:  It is a carbon MONOXIDE detector and not a carbon DIOXIDE detector. Mount it at eye level. If you have one mount it near the bedrooms. It is not a bad idea to have one on every floor.

A:  Hello Concern, Carbon dioxide is heavier than air. This is a carbon Monoxide detector. Carbon monoxide is relatively very close to room air and mixes well. That being said, the unit can be mounted anywhere between 6 inches from the floor and 12 inches from the ceiling. Eye level is a recommendation so that the display can be seen and monitored easily.

A:  Carbon monoxide is slightly lighter than air and displaces almost evenly in a room. The height you place the detector will have a negligable influince on its ability to detect and read acvurate CO levels.

A:  You are correct in that Carbon Dioxide (CO2) has a heavier molecular weight than Carbon Monoxide (CO). HOWEVER, this is a Carbon Monoxide Alarm, which is why it needs to be mounted higher in the room where it is more likely to detect the accurate levels of DEADLY Carbon Monoxide. This has the added benefit of easily reading the digital display. Here is a link to more information about the differences between CO and CO2. https://www.co2meter.com/blogs/news/1209952-co-and-co2-what-s-the-difference

A:  Hello Di, This is a battery operated unit. The battery is a sealed in lithium battery that activates on install.

A:  It is very easy to install, and it runs on the battery's that are included and already installed. No electric needed! No electrician needed.

A:  It is easy to install. No electrician needed because it uses its own battery only. Just a screwdriver is needed.

A:  It was very easy to install. No Electrician needed.

A:  It's very easy to install. No wires to hook up, only a couple of screws and it goes right up.

A:  The unit comes with a sealed, non-removable 10-year lithium battery that provides the electrical energy to operate the digital display and the audible alarm. No wiring needed.

A:  It’s super simple. All you need is a drill and a screwdriver to mount it on the wall. Since it is a sealed 10 yr battery there is no wiring involved. A 15 minute project tops.

A:  It’s super easy. You can use the screws provided or a good double sided tape will work also.

A:  It is very easy to install. The instructions are included in the box and are easy to follow. You definitely do NOT need an electrician. If you are unable to mount things on a wall, you may need a handyman, but not an electrician.

A:  This unit is battery operated so an electrician is unnecessary. I mounted mine on a wall. It takes 2 screws to mount it so if you feel confident putting 2 screws in your wall then you can install it yourself.

A:  We bought a 3-pack and have one mounted in the basement (has 3 screw head mounting holes) and the other two are just sitting in areas we occupy. Seem to be working just fine.

A:  Hello Mary. This alarm can be placed on a table or a counter but if you don't mount it securely, we don't recommend placing it higher than 3 feet. If an alarm falls from a height higher than 3 feet, it may not survive undamaged.

A:  No you could put it on a shelf but for best results it should be low to the ground. I attached mine to the all with Velcro. I run a daycare center I I want to make sure it it at an appropriate location low enough to be below the height of a 2-3 year olds waist

A:  I guess it could be activated without mounting it to anything, so that would make it portable

A:  No, I didn't mount mine to a wall, I placed mine in spots that have good air flow but are inconspicuous.

A:  Yes it is portable. I take mine to our cabin when we go and stay and then bring them back when we leave to protect them from freezing temperatures. There is a separate mounting plate from the main body. You will want to break off a small tab on the back of the body. This tab locks it to the plate. I always buy two for redundant safety and mount them in two different locations. I hope this helps.

A:  No, it does not have to be mounted. I bought 3 and only mounted one in the basement stairwell. The others are on a chest of drawers and a table. Hope that helps.

A:  It should be mounted but can be used freestanding as long as it is clear to get good air circulation.

A:  Yes, this needs to be mounted.

A:  The unit does not have to be mounted. It specifically says that you may simply placed them on a table or anywhere that they will be able to protect you. It gives some hints as where not to place them. Of course, they can also be mounted. None of mine are mounted. The one in my bedroom is placed on the night stand.