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 |
Grand job!
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
Package left out in the rain all day .
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.
So far do good
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.
It works and very easy to install and am useless when it comes to diy work. So that’s good enough for me
Essential safety device
Easy to fit has a test function. Hope it works if there is ever a carbon monoxide leak.
Pleased with item
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.
Appears satisfactory
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.
So far so good
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.
Brilliant product and service.
Well known brand, competitive price, rapid delivery and excellent customer service.
The most reliable, best designed carbon monoxide detector on the marke
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)
well made carbon monoxide detector,looks good,simple to install, fast delivery ,will buy agai
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
Does its job!
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.
No installarion necessary
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.
Beep beep
Excellent product. Cheap, arrived quickly and very easy to install
Extremely good produc
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
Very Good
This was a very good deal, easy to install and works perfectly.
welcome device
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
Essential item
I got this to replace an older one which was past its time. Every house needs at least one of these. Highly recommend them.
Brilliant Produc
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..
Pleased with my purchase, arrived as described. Good value for money..
Brilliant Produc
Nothing to dislike. No need to spend more, it does what it says (although would probably need a CO leak to prove it!).
Great value, easy to set up
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.
Great value, easy to set up
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.
handy size easy to install
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
A quick set up and ready to use
Quick to install batteries and easy to use. Noise is very loud!
Spatial codes with screw for wall mounting
Gas monito
Easy to fit and good value . It’s not gone of but presumably will if carbon monoxide gas found inside boiler area .
Does the job
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).
definitely worth the money
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
All seems to work as designed
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.
Safety ensured, works well
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
Smart looking monitors
As states in the description. Smart, easy to sort out replacement for old ones.
Good quality
Really good quality, also small and can be stood anywhere, but also can be wall mounted. Battery’s are included.
QUICK AND EASY TO FIT. GOOD LOUD ALARM
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.
Well made & excellent value.
Nothing to dislike. It does exactly what it’s supposed to do.
No need to buy expensive alternative.
Safety Comes Firs
Excellent product at a very reasonable price. Recommend to anyone who is looking for a monitor that does not break the bank
Easy instructions and ease of use
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!
No CO so is it working.
Taken on trust as no CO to detect – or is there. How do I know if it’s working as it should?
Carbon monito
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 presume it's working!
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.
Super fast delivery,great service
Great value,easy to install,add batteries-included-test and place in suitable position.
Always buy this one
Bought to replace the same one that had ran out, works as expected.
Best buy - good value
Spent a while researching these and this was perfect for my needs, was a well reviewed device and available at a reasonable price
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
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.
Best and compac
Seems fine but can only be proven if carbon monoxide is actually prese
Get one.... you never know when you may need it!
Already done its job at my sons house!!!! Called out Cadent, followed up by a Boiler service and fix!!!
Co1 alarm
Unobtrusive had one if these at our old house seem effective test button works ok well worth th money
It’s super easy to set up, but oh my giddy aunt, get some earplugs before testing the noise on it! PIERCING. Louder than my fire alarms. Worst noise ever. But it works, and that’s what counts.
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.
Just what we required!
We use this in our room where we have a log burner. It gives us peace of mind at a decent price – perfect!
Great for the price
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.
Stay safe! Get one.
Simple to use. Discreet appearance. Easy to set up (comes with batteries). Only owned them a week but seem well made.
Had a few of these now. I get them for my rental. I wouldn’t buy the cheap ones. Crap. You pay for What you get. I have 2 in my own house.
Easy to set up
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.
Must have to keep the family safe
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 install, neat, loud alarm if activated, very reasonably priced.
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.
Easy to install and use
Easy to set up and install and gives great peace of mind knowing we’re safe
Easy Set up and peace of mind.
The product itself is very simple to set up just make sure you have access to a window during set up as it requires fresh air to calibrate during the initial set up. The alarm is very loud and has an LED that blinks every so often to let you know it’s still working.
Sturdy and reliable.
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.
Excelle
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
It arrived on time.
Installed it just fine a drill and away we go, simple the test was so loud it almost bust my ear holes. On the plus side if this thing goes off you will definitely know it.
Good product. Every home should have one.
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?
Easy to install
Good value, and quick and easy to put in place. So far, all is well! And it feels good to be protected.
Does what it says on the ti
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
Brillia
Same item that I saw in high street retail but nearly 10 cheaper. Just what I needed.
good quality
i am very pleased with the quality of ease of use for the co2 monitor. and especially the realistic price. thank you.
Vital gas boiler addition!
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.
packaging was not secure
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 works perfectly
It was exactly what we wanted and ordered.
Fitting the batteries was easy.
No complaints at all
Simple to install/set up
Will only know if it doesn’t work properly when I wake up dead in the morning…..
So, first of all I’d like to point out that it says on my order list that this was handed to the resident. It wasn’t. It was left in front of my front door where anyone could have picked it up and walked away with it and I would never have known it was there. So, thanks useless delivery driver.
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!
Very quick and easy to fix
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 pleased.
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.
Very pleased.
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.
A good buy when it comes to safety.
It arrived in good time and it does the job at the right price. A good purchase overall.
Good value.
You put th batteries in and it works. It is as easy as that. Good piece of kit.
Works for adults too
I meant to get the adult version but this seems to work fine
A very affordable aid to safety.
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.
Good item
Looks a decent bit of kit. Hope I never have to depend on it though
Advised we ought to have one.
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.
Does the job.
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
Easily fitted, can’t say if it does what it says on the box as unless we have a co leak.
Life saver !!!!!
Great little alarm, value for money and could save a life, what more could you ask for?
Essential Home Equipme
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.
Very impressed decent loud Audible warning a lifesave
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
Simple Installatio
Brought to replace an old version (different make) that would not stop sounding – even when outside. Anyway, simple to install batteries and mount on the wall. I used the battery cover to mark the hole positions and then fixed the 2 screws to the wall before hanging the unit.
Looks nice and seems to work
…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.
Seems to be OK
Its a compact size and seems to work but without a ready supply of Carbon Monoxide its difficult to judge
Worth having
Easy to install, instructions easy to follow and very loud when accidentally pressed!
Very pleased
This is so easy to use, gives you peace of mind. Would buy again.
Could save life.
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.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms Twinpack
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.
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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…
Good replaceme
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.
Good unit but had dead batteries in the box
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.
Returning buye
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.
Keep your family safe
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.
Loud
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
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
Loud noise, very good
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
It’s loud- so does the job of an alarm well I’d say
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.
Testing button works. Haven't had a CO leak so unable to test that side of it.
Easy to understand, testing button, beeps loud, have placed it on a shelf for the time being.