Pack Peace of Mind
Take a CO alarm on your trip since not all hotels and rentals are required to have CO detection.*
Protect Every Paw
Pets can be more susceptible to CO poisoning. Help protect them with the latest CO technology.
Feel Safer While Renting
Not all apartments or rentals are required to have CO alarms, so you'll want to invest in your own.
CO Alarms Don’t Last Forever
Make sure your alarms are up-to-date and choose Kidde for the latest technology.
Where to Place Devices
This simple guide helps ensure your home is fully covered.
Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detectors
 CO Detector, COPD |  CO Detector, COP |  CO Detector, COBDL |  CO Detector, COPDLG |  CO Detector, COPDLQW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Customer Reviews | — | — | — | — | — |
Price | — | — | — | — | — |
Detection | Carbon Monoxide | Carbon Monoxide | Carbon Monoxide | Carbon Monoxide+ Explosive Gas | Carbon Monoxide + Air Quality |
Power Source | Plug-In + AA Battery Backup | Plug-In + AA Battery Backup | AA Battery | Plug-In + AA Battery Backup | Plug-In + AA Battery Backup |
Memory Type | Peak Level | Event Level | Peak Level | Peak Level | Peak Level |
Low-Level Alerts | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Smart Device | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Backlit Display | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
No Low Battery Chirps | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Power Surge Immunity | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Test & Hush | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
End of Life Notifications | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
What is carbon monoxide and why is a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm essential for homes, apartments, and travel?
CO is a colorless, odorless gas from fuel-burning appliances. Build-up can occur from faulty furnaces, blocked vents, or running vehicles. Since some hotels and vacation rentals lack CO alarms, always travel with a portable Kidde detector.
What type of backup batteries should I use?
Only use alkaline Energizer E91, Gold Peak 15A, or Golden Power GLR6A. Lithium batteries should not be used.
How many carbon monoxide alarms do I need in my home?
Experts recommend installing a detector on every floor, including the basement, and in or near each sleeping area, ensuring full-home coverage and faster detection no matter where a leak occurs.
What should I do if my CO alarm goes off?
If the alarm sounds, evacuate to fresh air immediately and call 911. Do not silence the alarm or try to locate the source yourself; professionals should inspect for leaks or faulty appliances.
Do CO alarms expire, and how long do they last?
Yes, carbon monoxide alarms diminish over time and should be replaced every 10 years. Check the manufacturer's replacement guidelines. Kidde CO alarms offer 10 years of 24/7 detection.
Pack Peace of Mind
Take a CO alarm on your trip since not all hotels and rentals are required to have CO detection.*
Protect Every Paw
Pets can be more susceptible to CO poisoning. Help protect them with the latest CO technology.
Feel Safer While Renting
Not all apartments or rentals are required to have CO alarms, so you'll want to invest in your own.
CO Alarms Don’t Last Forever
Make sure your alarms are up-to-date and choose Kidde for the latest technology.
Where to Place Devices
This simple guide helps ensure your home is fully covered.
Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detectors
CO Detector, COPD | CO Detector, COP | CO Detector, COBDL | CO Detector, COPDLG | CO Detector, COPDLQW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | ||||
| — | — | — | — | — |
| Price | ||||
| — | — | — | — | — |
| Detection | ||||
| Carbon Monoxide | Carbon Monoxide | Carbon Monoxide | Carbon Monoxide+ Explosive Gas | Carbon Monoxide + Air Quality |
| Power Source | ||||
| Plug-In + AA Battery Backup | Plug-In + AA Battery Backup | AA Battery | Plug-In + AA Battery Backup | Plug-In + AA Battery Backup |
| Memory Type | ||||
| Peak Level | Event Level | Peak Level | Peak Level | Peak Level |
| Low-Level Alerts | ||||
| No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Device | ||||
| No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Backlit Display | ||||
| Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| No Low Battery Chirps | ||||
| Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Surge Immunity | ||||
| Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Test & Hush | ||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| End of Life Notifications | ||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
What is carbon monoxide and why is a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm essential for homes, apartments, and travel?
CO is a colorless, odorless gas from fuel-burning appliances. Build-up can occur from faulty furnaces, blocked vents, or running vehicles. Since some hotels and vacation rentals lack CO alarms, always travel with a portable Kidde detector.
What type of backup batteries should I use?
Only use alkaline Energizer E91, Gold Peak 15A, or Golden Power GLR6A. Lithium batteries should not be used.
How many carbon monoxide alarms do I need in my home?
Experts recommend installing a detector on every floor, including the basement, and in or near each sleeping area, ensuring full-home coverage and faster detection no matter where a leak occurs.
What should I do if my CO alarm goes off?
If the alarm sounds, evacuate to fresh air immediately and call 911. Do not silence the alarm or try to locate the source yourself; professionals should inspect for leaks or faulty appliances.
Do CO alarms expire, and how long do they last?
Yes, carbon monoxide alarms diminish over time and should be replaced every 10 years. Check the manufacturer's replacement guidelines. Kidde CO alarms offer 10 years of 24/7 detection.