Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm
| Weight: | 200 g |
| Dimensions: | 7 x 12 x 3 cm; 200 Grams |
| Model: | 5CO |
| Part: | 5CO |
| Colour: | White |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | Yes |
| Batteries Included: | Alkaline |
| Manufacture: | Kidde |
| Colour: | White |
| Quantity: | 1 |
After seeing the Amazon reviews, I bought three of these to replace my previous Carbon Monoxide detectors which were nearing their end. You install the batteries and are ready to go. Instructions are crystal clear and the noise is LOUD. I have kept it as a free standing detector instead of wall mounting it. The only downside with that is the real possibility that you might inadvertently press the test button and end up listening to the noise. Happened with me twice already!
Taken on trust as no CO to detect – or is there. How do I know if it’s working as it should?
It’s in the lounge next to our gas fire, which I might add is new. I like it cause it’s small and is inconspicuous..
Our last one was a plug in, like this one better. Would recommend..
I prefer the smoke and CO alarms with replaceable batteries as have been caught out by ones with ‘7 years sealed for life’ lithium batteries which then last just a year or two. You then throw away the whole item just because the battery ran out. This item has powered up fine with the supplied AA batteries. I’ve no way of knowing if it will alarm if CO is detected, I’ve no way to test that. The self-test button works fine. I’m happy with the product.
Great value,easy to install,add batteries-included-test and place in suitable position.
Bought to replace the same one that had ran out, works as expected.
Spent a while researching these and this was perfect for my needs, was a well reviewed device and available at a reasonable price
I selected this particular alarm to replace an identical one as the fittings on the wall were the same.. Good price and quality – happy with purchase.
Seems fine but can only be proven if carbon monoxide is actually prese
Already done its job at my sons house!!!! Called out Cadent, followed up by a Boiler service and fix!!!
Unobtrusive had one if these at our old house seem effective test button works ok well worth th money
Also: don’t place near cooker, it will go off when you click on the hob (if gas)
don’t block the back or front of it, it will go off (needs ventilation)
don’t put close to where you cook at all if possible, the build up of grease and steam water residue will make it go off.
We use this in our room where we have a log burner. It gives us peace of mind at a decent price – perfect!
My gas man pointed out that my old one was out of date, they only last so many years and I hadn’t looked at it for ages. Just because the battery works doesn’t mean the carbon monoxide sensor does!!! So got this the next day. Good price, loud noise.
Simple to use. Discreet appearance. Easy to set up (comes with batteries). Only owned them a week but seem well made.
Easy to set up as not hard-wired. Can be set freestanding on a shelf so very easy to fit as no need to drill into the wall or ceiling unless you choose to. Good value too when I bought 2 to help us comply with the impending change to Scottish legislation on smoke and CO detectors which, unlike most legislation, looks like it will apply to all existing and new houses and not just new ones after the regs become law.
Never used one before, however, as our boiler is getting older we felt it important to have one, particularly as it is housed in an airing cupboard in an occupied bedroom. It was easy to test and install as there are 2 options – a wall, or freestanding. Having checked with our heating engineer when boiler was serviced, he approved my plan of placing it on top of the wardrobe approximately 2 metres from the boiler, where it now sits.
Alarm is very neat, and makes no noise, well apart from when it would need to, and having tested it, it is very loud!
Item was also very reasonably priced.
Purchased to replace an expired one and I’ve had Kiddie products before and always found them to be reliable. Modern looking and discreet on a white wall. Good price.
Best part was hiding the old one in the back of my brother-in-law’s pigsty of a builders van. Old ones beep every 3 minutes so he had hell of a job finding out where it was under 5 years of trash and tools.
Easy to set up and install and gives great peace of mind knowing we’re safe
We’ve had this for more than a year now and it has been working fine. The little light is not obtrusive and everything was easy to use. We put it atop a cabinet so no need to fix to a wall. The batteries are still going strong too.
I have had one of these for years and it told me that it was out of date by going off all the time. I’ve replaced it with the identical one as I am very happy with this product. Just put batteries in which they come with it and it’s ready. Quick delivery, excell
This product was easy to install. I have had it for about 6 weeks and have not had any problems so far. When I tested the noise level it was very loud but, surely that is what you want in an alarm?
Good value, and quick and easy to put in place. So far, all is well! And it feels good to be protected.
Does what I need it to do. Easy to instal. Able to test. I brought us because I’m in a new house, was constantly tired, adamant it was carbon monoxide, turns out I was anaemia (hahaha) but it’s reassuring having 3 of these dotted about according to the instructions
Same item that I saw in high street retail but nearly 10 cheaper. Just what I needed.
i am very pleased with the quality of ease of use for the co2 monitor. and especially the realistic price. thank you.
Was made aware of the importance of having one of these carbon monoxide detectors by the boiler installing engineer. It stands in its own or can be mounted as close to the gas appliance and is a must for all gas appliance users.
This was to replace one that was out of date. Seems to work OK. Looked like the box had been previously opened but item seemed to be intact and is working. Definitely not impressed with packing though.
It was exactly what we wanted and ordered.
Fitting the batteries was easy.
No complaints at all
Will only know if it doesn’t work properly when I wake up dead in the morning…..
Now that’s out of the way, the Carbonmonoxide Detector. So, it’s easy to setup. Take it out the box, put the three supplied batteries in and it beeps at you a few times. After your initial panic that you’re about to die, grab the little ‘Quick Setup Guide’ and read through and learn the beeps were good. After that, if you’re mounting it to a wall, mark out your holes, two drill holes, pop in the Rawl plugs (Yes, I spelled that right. Go check!) and hook your unit on it. If, like me, you live in a rented house and holes in walls = bad, then just pop it on a cupboard or something not too far from your potential death source ie boiler. Then, it just flashes once every 30 seconds. Job done.
I hope I never need it and that this was a ‘waste’ of 13 but do you know what, it brings peace of mind. The flashing isn’t so bright that it wakes me up, but bright enough that when I’m getting dressed I notice it, which is all I need to know it’s still alive. I am not looking forward to the day the batteries die, as it apparently beeps every minute or so and the laws of sod say that this must happen at 3am in the middle of winter!
It was a lot easier to fit than most similar units as you can use the back panel as a template to make sure the fixings are in the correct. The units self test worked perfectly
Very easy to install: it stands on top of a cupboard next to the boiler. Clear instructions. Loud alarm. Robust. Had a boiler service just after “installation” and the engineer tested it a said that it seemed to be a good piece of kit.
It arrived in good time and it does the job at the right price. A good purchase overall.
You put th batteries in and it works. It is as easy as that. Good piece of kit.
I meant to get the adult version but this seems to work fine
I don’t know what to say on this one, the batteries are in, it tested well, and the light flashes every few seconds to show me it’s working. I am supposed to fix it somewhere between the boiler and cooker but that means the ceiling and then I won’t be able to get to it to change batteries or test, so I’ve stood it on the window ledge(non opening, so no draught) I hope that’s ok.
Looks a decent bit of kit. Hope I never have to depend on it though
This is a necessity, and once you understand you ought to have one, one’s conscience ensures that this is so.
We are on our second generation they lasted the specified 7 yrs. + 5 months. Now the new ones -there were always 2 – are said to have a life of 10 yrs. I’ll be 89 then, are you going to wait for another report; no, get one now, you know it makes sense. VR.
Not much to say about it but purchased this due to having a wood burner indoors and it being a legal requirement in the UK. It looks good and not cheap looking like some. Easy to set up.
Easily fitted, can’t say if it does what it says on the box as unless we have a co leak.
Great little alarm, value for money and could save a life, what more could you ask for?
This was an easy order to make. Item arrived on time, well packaged. Good value for money on an essential item. This also looks good, small and unobtrusive. Thankyou, would shop again.
What a smart brilliant little device confirmed I had a carbon monoxide leak from my boiler now sorted brilliant little machine very sensitive also very loud impressed
…although I am hoping I never have to actually hear it go off! Nearly deafened myself putting the battery in though LOL. It is very loud – obviously a good thing. Just, wear earplugs when you put the battery in place for the installation.
Its a compact size and seems to work but without a ready supply of Carbon Monoxide its difficult to judge
Easy to install, instructions easy to follow and very loud when accidentally pressed!
This is so easy to use, gives you peace of mind. Would buy again.
Very impressed by the neat design and build quality of this carbon monoxide detector and alarm. The supplied batteries were easy to fit. Can sit on appropriately-located surface as well as being fixed to wall. The instruction booklet is well written.
Overall happy with purchase but alarms were a different brand to photo. I received ‘Lifesaver’ alarms while photo was a ‘Kidde’ alarm. Could be a rebranding issue as the single alarm I ordered reflected brand shown in photo.
Now for my Review Of the compact KIDDE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM that comes with a 7 year warranty.
I was quite wary (i.e. unsure) about getting another Carbon Monoxide Alarm, as many reviews of Carbon Monoxide were either EXCELLENT, GLOWING REPORTS or very negative ones. So I decided to read a lot of the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Reviews and ANALYSE the results. (i.e. break down my understanding of what they all meant)
The KIDDE Carbon Monoxide Alarm seemed to get a mix of both positive and negative feedback. However, having carefully considered its feedback, I decided it was worth considering.
The Compact KIDDE CARBON MONOXIDE Alarm is indeed very compact weighing approx 200g (0.44 ounces) and its dimensions being Width * Length * Thickness 7 * 12 * 3 cm 2.76 * 4.72 * 1.18 inches.
It hardly takes up any space and although it comes with screws to affix it on a wall or ceiling, it has a ready-made slot on the back of the alarm to enable you to hang it on a hook or nail that’s partly recessed into a wall.
The Carbon Monoxide Alarm comes with instructions and Three “AA” Size Batteries. It’s really easy to remove the cover to the battery compartment on the back of the Alarm. You just gently slide it down in the direction of the arrow and then put in the 3 * AA Batteries and then slide the compartment cover back on carefully. It’s important to note of course that it’s the actual Alarm Unit that comes with the 7 Year Warranty and NOT the batteries!
You’ll probably need to change the batteries once every 7months to a year depending on HOW OFTEN the Carbon Monoxide Alarm sounds.
[I say this as I’ve had a few KIDDE Carbon Monoxide Alarms in the past with at least two at any one time. Also, I believe that after about 5.5years or so, depending on HOW FREQUENTLY the Alarm goes off to alert you, the unit will need to be replaced as the CO Sensor inside the unit stops working!].
And VERY IMPORTANT: WHEN YOU FIRST PUT IN THE BATTERIES, THE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM MAKES TEN RAPID BEEPS, WHICH STARTLED ME A BIT. I should have read the instructions that came with the unit more carefully.
You’re also advised to write in the date ON THE BACK OF THE UNIT, the date you installed the Carbon Monoxide Alarm & the batteries, as both the Unit and the batteries have a LIMITED LIFE SPAN. I installed mine on Sunday 26 July 2020 and wrote that date on the Carbon Monoxide Unit. I think it would be easier to write down the installation date with a marker pen.
AND REMEMBER to TEST the unit AT LEAST once a week and PREPARE for the loud 85 Decibel Screeching Sound.
Some Carbon Monoxide Alarm Units require you to vacuum their insides once every two to three months. I LIKE IT THAT THIS UNIT DOES NOT APPEAR TO REQUIRE THIS!
Some people have complained about their own Carbon Monoxide Alarms received being manufactured a few years before they received them. The two I received were MANUFACTURED ON NOVEMBER 9 2019.
Thanks for Reading and Hope you’ve Found MY REVIEW HELPFUL…
I bought this because our other carbon monoxide alarm died one weekend, I thought it was the batteries but the problem persisted after I’d put new batteries in so I bought this one. Delivered as promised in good condition.
Bought to replace identical unit that had triggered its 7 year end of life (bleep every 30s). Installed using supplied batteries and within 2 hours was bleeping with low battery warning (bleep every minute). Fitted new batteries and now ok. Date of manufacture jan 20 so wouldn’t have expected this.
Bought this to replace the exact one I bought years ago as it best to replace these types of devices after around 6 years.
Hope I never need to take advantage of the alarm though.
i think all households should be made to have a carbon dioxide detector! such a deadly gas but so easily detected with something so small you dont really notice it.
Great little gadget, so easy to install would recommend.
Hope we never have to hear it going off in real life but it was loud during its trial run which us what you wa
Easy to install , Looks good . Luckily I haven’t needed to hear the alarm … But if you’re wondering how loud the alarm is I,e incase you’re asleep and think you may not hear it …YOU WILL…It’s definitely loud enough!! :O))) Excellent seller, Thank you
Only just installed this.hope it will do the job. The prev owners of our house had one the same so went for the same one
Thankfully I’ve not had to actually test this in a real life situation so can only answer on how I anticipate it will work. It seems to work just as the instruction book says and the test button gives an uncomfortably loud beep so I’ve no doubt that it’ll wake me up from the deepest of slumbers should it need to.
As necessary items that you hope you’ll never need go, it’s a good’un, would recommend.
Easy to understand, testing button, beeps loud, have placed it on a shelf for the time being.
Replaced my old unit that is the same make and recently gave out. On opening the box the unit stated that lasts for 10 years not 7 years.
Arrived well packed and very quick. Looks a lot better than my previous one. Easy to put the batteries in and away you go. Excellent.
Impossible to test but it’s nice and small and easy to set up. hopefully we’ll never have to test it for real.
Very good product! Arrived on time. Very easy to set up and gives you the safety you need in the house
Easy to set up with clear instructions. It is a basic Carbon Monoxide alarm. Value for money does the job.
Great item, great price and delivered very quickly. Set up is super-easy (add batteries, test and off you go) and peace of mind is invaluable. Recommended!
seem well finished,it hard to say with these kind of items as to how effective they are,but I wouldn’t be without one!
very easy to use and this saved lives I purchased this for my grandparents and within 30 mins it was going off . turns out they had a small leak in there caravan if we didn’t have this I don’t know what would have happened .
Great quality effective product. Good sound and works well when tested.
Excellent product easy to install and works perfectly. Good value for money
o instructions, just popped batteries in and it beeped really loud a
few times then silence. I’ll find out if it works if i continue to wake up in the morning lol
Arrived very quickly, very good value for money, works very well, very loud , so can’t miss the alarm !
Seems decent and at a decent price. Some reviews mention it picks up gas leaks but this isn’t true. I haven’t wall mounted it as it is quite small plus I wanted to check the levels in the kitchen and in the location of our ancient boiler.
I ordered a few of these to put in different rooms of the house. Easy to install and use, pretty much install and then forget (make sure to test periodically). The volume of them is LOUD. Which is what you want.
I had an older version of these in our last house so went for these again when we moved.
Only gave 4 stars because I haven’t had a leak to really say it saved my life .
Although it seems to work well and very easy to install .
Looks the part and test prove it sounds the part .
Cheap and cheerful
Well packaged arrived on time
Amazing product. Very fast delivery. Can’t rate enough and great value for money. I bought 2 One for the kitchen and one for the utility room. So easy to set up. Looks nice to which helps because it is visible in both rooms
Hopefully, it will just sit there and work away in the background – and for 99% of people who buy this, they won’t ever be aware that it’s there. So, because it’s one of those ‘install and forget’ pieces of kit, there’s not much more I can add.
It looks good, it feels well made, and I hope to God it’s doing what it’s supposed to do. From my point of view, I’ve got it installed high up in the room (not too high – there’s some decent guidance provided in the leaflet), it’s out of sight and I really want to try to forget it’s there. So far, so good.
I suppose the only way I’ll really know for sure that it’s working is if it sounds an alarm. In the meantime, all I’ve got to go on is the reliability and trustworthiness of the manufacturers name. And that seems OK to me.
Ok so there no full digital display, but there are 2 coloured LEDS and a test button. What more do you want, are you going to sit looking at it for its whole 10yr life? Comes with an initial set of alkaline batteries. All’s cool; just hope it works 🙂
Not a lot to say about this, since it seems to work fine, and is priced well.
It doesn’t have a digital display like the more expensive ones, which can then show even non-dangerous levels of CO.
However if you just want a cheap and cheerful basic detector, this should serve you just fine.
Recommended by a well known independent tester so I bought one. Simple to fit and good quality. Loud when testing.
Does the job, the noise out of the alarm is very high, so you will straight away identify that something is wrong in the property that may require immediate action. The alarm small, easy to use and keep more or less invisible in the house.
use this in a room with living flame fire with an original chimney. Reassuring to know we are safe. There is an intermittent flash (not too bright- just right) so we know it’s still active doing its job.
The item appears to be a perfect replacement for an expired unit. Installation was easy, taking care not to over-tighten the back-plate fixing screws to avoid distorting the plate. Pressing the test button confirmed correct operation by emitting a loud test-tone and bright warning lamp sequence.
This is easy to install and does the job! small and compact. Great. Batteries are included. Standard triple A batteries for future.
Very heath protections it’s a must For your home can save your life
I don’t know yet if it does detect CO… But it’s good for peace of mind! Easy to set up
As far as I’m aware it’s doing it’s job and is pretty loud when tested so feel happy knowing that if there was an issue we will be aware straight away.
Same make as one already in house, but this has 3 years longer life.
Easy to set up and install. Hopefully works if needed, tests ok.
We purchased 2 of these and have placed one on a shelf in the kitchen and the other on a shelf next to the combi boiler we already have fire alarms but you can’t be too careful with fumes from silent gas killers
fits easily, loud enough, cheap at the price and long lasting, very happy
Bought to place in a flat I rent but have never had to use it as there is one built in to the system. Looks good through.
Bought to place in a flat I rent but have never had to use it as there is one built in to the system. Looks good through.
Does the job but having to keep drilling hole every time i by a new on is a pai
This is an excellent alam good price excellent delivery service.
Well worth having these around the home. Reminds you every now and then it’s doing its job. Very pleased.
Gives me peace of mind i can go to bed at night and be safe everyone should have one and a food price
Easy to install and with clear detailed instructions. I hopefully will never need this but added peace of mind. If it did alarm from testing it is very loud and easily audible.
Easy installation but choosing the position to mount it was an interesting evening of conflicting advice online. Alarm is LOUD. If we don’t die, it gets an extra star!