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 |
A needy item that you should have in your home, you need this item. Easy to install.
Needed to replace a broken unit. Ordered same day delivery.
This unit comes with batteries included three AA sized alkaline batteries.
Full instructions included.
Simple to wall mount by securing the backing plate then sliding the unit onto the plate. Safety pop ups will prevent the unit being fully seated if batteries are not present. Fixing screws and wall plugs are included as well.
Overall a great unit for a great price. Every household with a gas appliance needs one.
We already had one of these, in the kitchen. It woke us up when our gas heating malfunctioned. I believe it saved our lives so I bought another 2 for other rooms. Highly recommend.
I love my carbon monoxide alarm. I haven’t died so far and I’m hoping for many years of not dying. However, it could just be coincidence that I haven’t died AND the alarm hasn’t gone off. I tested the noise and it definitely makes a noise but it’s not clear if that means that the alarm works or just the noise.
If you think logically, should the alarm fail I’m hardly going to be in a position to write a new review.
Hope that clears up any ambiguous thoughts you have on the subject of being warned about your potential demise.
My chimney sweep strongly recommended I get a CO alarm, so I got this one.
When it’s tested, it’s loud – loud enough to wake me up, even if I’m in the next room (and hopefully before CO inhalation has rendered me comatose).
It’s got a little light that flashes periodically to reassure me that it’s on and monitoring the air. So far, the battery has lasted 18 months. Is it working? Without deliberately spiking my stove and ventilation, which would seem a bit foolish, or investing in a tank of CO (Amazon doesn’t sell it; I checked), it’s very hard to tell!
At any rate, the blinking light is reassuring…
Have had this type before and found it to be good, got this one to go next to my boiler.
Simple to use, just pop the batteries in and that’s it.
It can be wall mounted or placed on a shelf etc as suitable.
Simple and idiot proof (well an idiot can always prove this statement wrong) but if you’re after a simple carbon monoxide detector, and every home should have one, then this is a neat little solution.
This is the 2nd one I have bought . Great Price for peice of mind … Thanks Kiddie …
We bought this as a safety measure in case of carbon monoxide leaks. Our gas boiler is reasonably new though and working OK so it’s hard to know how good any monitor is until an emergency arises. On test it beeps OK and presumably would do so if there was a problem with carbon monoxide. Good price and reviews when we bought it.
Saved my life and my animals. Went off soooo loud in middle of night. You’d certainly hear it! And it never stopped even outside! Alert was by faulty boiler. Thank you so so much! It continues to flash stably as should now boiler fixed. Thank you well worth.
When I read the details on this item, it said 10 years, when I got the product, it said on the box 7 years, however, when I took the product out of the box it said 10 years and it also included batteries which on the box it stated no batteries included. There is space on the bottom of the item to put in the date when bought. Batteries a bit fiddly to fit in, but got there in the end. Instructions to tell you how to test. There are screws etc provided if you want to install, but I just sat mine up high on the top of units, which is where the previous ones were, so didn’t need to use the screws
These were alarms for different areas of the house after we installed additional appliances. The first alarms we bought, about two years ago (same make and model) are still going strong. Batteries included have a good long life. Very easy to set up and install. Delighted.
Bought for lounge to monitor carbon monoxide. Nice need product. Would recommend
This is in the front room near the gas fire. It started bleeping loudly within a few minutes of the gas fire being lit. The gas engineer visited and confirmed the chimney was blocked. The chimney sweep removed 3 sacks full of twigs. So this product genuinely saved my life. An absolute must.
I purchased two units to replace ones that were approaching the end of their design life (7 years).
These proved simple to install (simply insert the batteries) and I have one wall mounted and one free standing on a cupboard.
When tested the alarm is reassuringly loud without disturbing the neighbours.
Easy to install, small, discreet. I believe it sets of a small alarm early evening (a little tune!) but haven’t identified it as coming from here yet – maybe to prove it’s working? Similar model to the one it was replacing and that had lasted over 10 years so very good value.
Every house should have one of these. A potential life saver. Good battery life and easy to use and install. Works exactly as expected
Seems to be working. Two minute set up.
Tells you how to check it works.
I mean – worryingly straightforward for a gadget!
get bought it has it working in minutes now its on a shelf binking at me telling we it works, so great peace of mind having it there as the combi boiler is in my room. ps when you test it wear ear plugs as it will wake the dead
Brilliant product, no need for added bells and whistles, simple to use, easy to install and a good size, very loud and solid
Handy unit to keep on the mantlepiece above a gas/coal fire.
see headline excellent service tennis coverage on amazon out of this world keep it up
I purchased one off these alarms 10 years ago just replacing it as recommended it has been very good only changed battery first class uni
Well made monitor. Sturdy construction, yet not heavy. Perfect for motor homes and caravans. Can thoroughly recommend.
Simplicity fit for purpose quality. Let’s see if it lasts 10 years as claimed!
Very good quality, easy to set up with clear instructions, both for setting up and ongoing care and maintenance and what emergency plan to follow in the event the alarm goes off. Batteries are also included so you will be ready to go in no time. Very pleased.
It is had to see if it works as you would have to test it with corbon monoxide. However it does make a big noise when self tested.
Good alarm. Easy to set up. No problem free-standing on a shelf.
bought to replace my old Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm as it was past its expiry date
We never had any problems with it which is why we chose the same make
Easy to install and very reasonable price for a quality product and period gaurantee
We actually did have a small amount of carbon monoxide in our house – caused by using a self-cleaning cycle on an embarrassingly dirty oven – and the alarm was able to pick it up. We called the emergency line to be sure it wasn’t anything more serious, and he measured the carbon monoxide levels, which turned out to be really really low, so I was impressed that the alarm picked this up.
Very easy to set us and the instructions was easy to follow! I’m happy it also came with battery too!
This is the second Kiddie CO1 alarm we have had, the first one was just short of expiry of date so, as we had excellent use of it we went for another one. The Batteries were still working after 7years.
Overall easy to set up and good to have for peace of mind. The light on the front offers added reassurance that it’s working.
Fair price for good mobile CO alarm. It’s easy to set up and use.
It wasn’t the cheapest option on the site, but I recognised the manufacturer as being one of the top ones in it’s field and decided that you couldn’t put a price on life and security. Sturdy and easy to install with sensible instructions.
Neat little package, bit fidley to install, might be awkward to change battery, apart from that I like it so far.
Replacement for a previous CO2 alarm of same make that had passed its expiry date. Works well, is inconspicuous, uses common batteries which last well and is loud enough to be heard anywhere in the house.
This was a direct replacement for an existing alarm that had reached EOL, so fitting was just taking one off and putting this in its place on the same screws. A quick test and it was all good to go for another 5 – 7 years of protection.
Easy to set up, really REALLY loud! Feel a lot safer with this in my home, hasn’t gone off so assuming its working and its so cheap whats not to like?
Good value for money, excellently packaged, nice loud alarm. And even comes with its own batteries!
Seems to work. Has not sounded any alarm yet. But that’s a good thing I guess. Mean we are safe. I test it regularly and all works ok.
Get your house kitted out with these and also check your smoke alarms. You may never need them but it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Placed near the boiler to keep a check on monoxide levels. being small and compact its not a blot on your wall/ceiling!
This alarm has most likely saved my parents lives today. It started alarming and they were able to turn off the fire and call the emergency gas line who came out and made the house safe. I’m certain without this alarm they would have been unaware and sat with the fumes silently killing them . 5 stars from me because it definitely works!
Good, nice pitched sound for if it does alert you to a problem as tested sound to make sure works.
Put it in attic as that’s where boiler is and with attic lid shut can hear it downstairs if it was to alert you of a problem.
I was warned against some of the cheaper alarms, as they tend to either not go off when needed or go off all the time when not needed. This is the industry standard, apparently.
Not detecting CO so far which is a relief – let’s see how the product lasts over the test of time. So far so good.
Had this alarm for some time now.Working well. Placed on shelf next to boiler in rented accommodation. Would recommend
We bought this item to detect any leaking gas, we tested it out & it was really loud, so ideal with my husband being deaf without his hearing aids in, especially at night.
Every house should have one of these. It’s a peace of mind knowing you won’t be positioned in your own home. Easy to set up and gives advise on where to place in the house. Highly recommend.
The item does what it says is neat and compact instructions easy to follow.
It may save your life for under 15. Very loud when alarming. Cannot fault.
Recently had to call out the emergency gas safe board when this device went off. When the gas engineer turned up I was told that there was still a low level of CO in the house after shutting off the gas and opening the windows and doors.
Easy to use, and gives peace of mind. Flashing light shows it is working. Very pleased with it.
Great buy arrived the next day and very easy to install. I think it’s value for money
Excellent product. This was purchased to replace the previous one which had come to the end of it’s lifespan. Although an identical model to our previous one, this has a longer life (10 years) and was actually cheaper as well, making it even more affordable to ensure your safety.
Seems good value for money, every home should have a carbon monoxide alarm
This alarm is quite a popular model already to begin with.
No complaints at all and good value for money.
10 quid can’t go wrong and might save your life if you fall asleep in the sitting room with open fire etc…
Great value for money. Good to have reassurance.
Trouble is, you’ll never know if it works until you have a problem. But that’s the same with all of them.
My chimney sweep managed to set it off during the annual clean so I’m happy!
Should have sent the bill to the landlord…. but it was only a tenner.
Arrived quickly, came with batteries separate, easy to install, came with wall fittings but I used command strips so I didn’t have to drill holes. Nice and discrete but great peace of mind
I hope this product works when i finally dry it out. This package was not signed for and left out all day in the rain , I was in the house all day the box had disintegrated.
Backplate same size as another Kidde monitor so no drilling just replaced one for the other. Hope batteries last longer than former one
It works and very easy to install and am useless when it comes to diy work. So that’s good enough for me
Easy to fit has a test function. Hope it works if there is ever a carbon monoxide leak.
Arrived really quick. The item is guaranteed for 7 years but says discard after 10 years . Comes with batteries, so pleased about that . Looks sturdy and I hope it does the job. Value for money.
I am assuming this works well – I won’t really know unless there is a leak.
This was bought as a replacement for a 10 year old one which was no longer working.
I can’t say whether it would work if carbon monoxide was detected as luckily none as been yet! However, it was extremely easy to install and the instructions were very clear. The intermittent green light gives you a nice reassurance that it is always on and working.
Well known brand, competitive price, rapid delivery and excellent customer service.
I bought this to replace another “sealed battery” detector that was provided 4 years ago when our wood-burning stove was installed. One expects/hopes this kind of detector to last 10 years, like smoke alarms.
This KIDDE CO detector inspires confidence – the bulb which flashes once a minute shows it is still working. And the sound when you press to test is LOUD. It looks and feels robust. Particularly the user CAN CHANGE THE BATTERIES! Liberating, and so one doesn’t have to spend another 13 or 15 to replace it, just replace the 3 x AA batteries at a cost ~3 (assuming you bought a bulk pack, like 12 cells).
Well done KIDDE! (I’m not connected with them except for this purchase BTW)
bought thi s as knew they were one of the top manufacturers in these detectors so piece of mind in case of any carbon monoxide escaping.took two minutes to put yp,i used a good quality double sided padded tape instead of drilling any holes, will buy again for my sons house.very fast delivery and good value for money
Fairly easy to fit to a wooden panel. Has been tested for real in an older person’s flat. It caused her to turn of the gas burners in a badly ventilated room. All is well now.
I was advised to install a carbon monoxide detector when I had my CH boiler serviced. I chose this one because it appeared to do all I needed and was relatively inexpensive. It arrived very quickly, the instructions were clear and it didn’t need any fixing as it could be placed on a set of bookshelves. There are however fixings to enable it to be fixed to a wall if required. Batteries were supplied so we were up and running in no time. There is a test button to check that the alarm is functioning and that the batteries are OK which I have tried a couple of times. The alarm sound is sufficiently loud and piercing as to be effective although I hope not to hear it again until its nest test! Would thoroughly recommend.
Excellent product. Cheap, arrived quickly and very easy to install
We’ve tested this and I can safely say the alarm works and is very loud so we are definitely pleased with this especially with a log burne
This was a very good deal, easy to install and works perfectly.
I got this to replace an older one which was past its time. Every house needs at least one of these. Highly recommend them.
This is very well made device and very easy to understand wanted one of these for ages just kept putting it off so glad I bought this quality made item gives peace of mind
Nothing to dislike. No need to spend more, it does what it says (although would probably need a CO leak to prove it!).
Pleased with my purchase, arrived as described. Good value for money..
Nothing to dislike. No need to spend more, it does what it says (although would probably need a CO leak to prove it!).
Bought two at a great price. Arrived next day. Quick and easy to set up. Great to feel safe and know we’re now properly protected.
Bought two at a great price. Arrived next day. Quick and easy to set up. Great to feel safe and know we’re now properly protected.
safety first is what i say this item easily fits anywhere loud alarm sure to hear it should there be a problem good value for money
Quick to install batteries and easy to use. Noise is very loud!
Spatial codes with screw for wall mounting
Easy to fit and good value . It’s not gone of but presumably will if carbon monoxide gas found inside boiler area .
Bought this as I was worried I was sleepy possibly due to a carbon monoxide leak. Works fine is discreet and it hasn’t been set off so I guess I just need to go bed earlier to not be so tired (she says, writing this at 1.20am).
very loud and easy to install, small so doesn’t take up too much room and can be used with command strips to avoid unnecessary holes in wall
Handy to move around if you need it in different places to check all is well. All the lights are working as they should and since it hasn’t gone off, you can’t really say much about it. It seems to work.
Took a while to respond at first but once it turned on it’s been great ever since. Reliable protection 24/7 and definitely loud enough as an alarm
As states in the description. Smart, easy to sort out replacement for old ones.
Really good quality, also small and can be stood anywhere, but also can be wall mounted. Battery’s are included.
Our boiler is in the loft (we live in a bungalow) we don’t have any other gas appliances on the ground level so the alarm had to be fitted in the loft. I was concerned that we wouldn’t hear the alarm but on testing it it is very loud and can we hear it clearly in every room. Which is very reasurring. I have used kiddie products previously and have always found them reliable. The alarm comes with full instructions, batteries which you will need to fit and fixing screws and plugs. It was quick and easy to fit. I hope you found my review helpful.
Nothing to dislike. It does exactly what it’s supposed to do.
No need to buy expensive alternative.
Excellent product at a very reasonable price. Recommend to anyone who is looking for a monitor that does not break the bank