Carbon monoxide is lighter than air, and smoke rises, so carbon monoxide and smoke detectors should not be installed low to the ground. The United States Environmental Protection Agency recommends that detectors be installed five feet from the floor or higher.
Install smoke and Carbon monoxide detectors on each floor of the house and in every sleeping area within earshot. Avoid installing detectors directly above fireplaces or combustion appliances. Our professional installation and maintenance services provide location recommendations customized to your home. Learn how many smoke detectors you need.