Protect Your Home from the Silent Danger of Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide (CO) is often called the "silent killer" because it is an invisible, odorless, and colorless gas that cannot be detected without a properly functioning carbon monoxide alarm. Every year, carbon monoxide poisoning sends thousands of people to emergency rooms and can become life-threatening if dangerous levels go undetected. At Smoke Detector Pros, we provide professional carbon monoxide alarm installation, replacement, inspection, testing, and maintenance for homeowners, landlords, property managers, and businesses throughout St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and surrounding Missouri communities.

Whether you're replacing an expired carbon monoxide detector, upgrading to interconnected alarms, installing combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, or protecting a newly purchased home, our firefighter-owned team helps ensure your property has reliable, properly installed carbon monoxide protection where it's needed most.

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Professional Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installation & Replacement Services

Firefighter-Owned Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installation, Replacement & Testing Throughout St. Louis County, St. Charles County & Surrounding Missouri Communities


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Why Every Home Needs Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Carbon monoxide can be produced whenever fuel-burning appliances or engines operate. Common sources include:

  • Gas furnaces

  • Water heaters

  • Fireplaces

  • Gas stoves

  • Attached garages

  • Portable generators

  • Wood-burning stoves

  • Boilers

  • Gas dryers

Because carbon monoxide cannot be seen or smelled, properly installed carbon monoxide alarms provide an early warning before dangerous concentrations become life-threatening.

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Our Carbon Monoxide Alarm Services

Carbon Monoxide alarm installation in a home
Carbon Monoxide alarm installation in a home

We provide complete carbon monoxide alarm services including:

  • Carbon monoxide alarm installation

  • Carbon monoxide alarm replacement

  • Carbon monoxide detector testing

  • Carbon monoxide detector inspections

  • Hardwired carbon monoxide alarms

  • Battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms

  • 10-year sealed battery CO alarms

  • Wireless interconnected CO alarms

  • Smart carbon monoxide alarms

  • Combination smoke & carbon monoxide alarms

  • Carbon monoxide alarm troubleshooting

  • Annual carbon monoxide alarm maintenance

  • Whole-home CO alarm upgrades

  • Removal and disposal of expired alarms

Signs Your Carbon Monoxide Alarm Needs Replacement

You may need new carbon monoxide alarms if:

  • The alarm has reached its replacement date.

  • The unit continues chirping after battery replacement.

  • The alarm fails testing.

  • The detector is damaged.

  • You're remodeling or adding fuel-burning appliances.

  • You're upgrading your home's fire safety system.

  • You recently purchased an older home.


Landlords & Property Managers

We provide carbon monoxide alarm installation, inspections, and replacement services for rental homes, apartments, condominiums, and multi-family properties. We help property owners maintain dependable CO detection while replacing expired or malfunctioning alarms and documenting completed work.

  • Only half of US homes have a working carbon monoxide alarm.

  • 75% of homes have a potential source of carbon monoxide. (heater, stove, generator, etc.)

  • 72,000 carbon monoxide incidents occur each year in the US.

  • Kidde offers the first CO alarm proven to last 10 years - twice the life as other models!

Learn more about our Combination Smoke & Carbon monoxide Alarm Installation Services

Where Should Carbon Monoxide Detectors Be Installed?

Proper placement is just as important as choosing the right detector.

We recommend installing carbon monoxide alarms:

  • Outside every sleeping area

  • On every level of the home

  • Near attached garages

  • Near fuel-burning appliances (following manufacturer spacing requirements)

  • In finished basements

  • Near bedrooms

  • In larger homes where additional coverage is beneficial

Our technicians evaluate your home's layout to ensure complete protection.

Common Signs of Carbon Monoxide Exposure

Although carbon monoxide cannot be detected by human senses, exposure may cause symptoms such as:

  • Headaches

  • Dizziness

  • Nausea

  • Fatigue

  • Confusion

  • Shortness of breath

  • Vomiting

  • Loss of consciousness in severe cases

If your carbon monoxide alarm activates, leave the home immediately, move to fresh air, and contact emergency services before re-entering the property.

Diagram illustrating potential carbon monoxide sources in a home, labeled "The Silent Killer." Sections include a garage (auto exhaust fumes, barbecue grill), bedroom (unvented space heater), kitchen (improperly installed or faulty appliances), living room (fireplace), basement (faulty gas appliances), chimney (clogged), and flue (cracked).

Potential Sources of CO Poisoning

  • Car left running in attached garage

  • Portable generators

  • Corroded or disconnected water heater vent pipe

  • Portable kerosene or gas heaters

  • Loose or broken vent pipes

  • Improperly installed kitchen range or vent

  • Opening a grill indoors or in a garage

  • Gas or wood-burning fireplace

Just like smoke detectors, you should have a CO detector on every level of your home.
Interconnected units are optimal for alerting the entire household.

Frequently Asked Questions

Installing a combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm in a home

Protect Your Home from the Silent Danger of Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is impossible to see, smell, or taste, making a professionally installed carbon monoxide detector one of the most important safety devices in your home. Whether you need to replace an expired CO alarm, install a new interconnected system, or upgrade to combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, Smoke Detector Pro delivers trusted, firefighter-owned service backed by professional expertise. We proudly help homeowners throughout the St. Louis area protect their families with reliable carbon monoxide detection and complete home fire safety solutions.

Carbon Monoxide is a tasteless, odorless gas that is impossible to detect without a monitoring device. It is produced in many ways with the most common way being fuel combustion during heating and cooking. Combustion engines like those are found in automobiles, snow throwers and lawnmowers, which create carbon monoxide while in use. Blocked chimneys, flues or a damaged furnace can also allow carbon monoxide gases to enter the home.This colorless odorless gas is a byproduct of gas appliances throughout your home. This gas is very potent and if not monitored can leave to sickness or even death. One CO detector should be on every level of your home.

The most common Carbon Monoxide detectors plug into your wall and have a battery backup. Interconnected units interface right into your already existing system, making your home even more safe.

Just like smoke detectors, you should have a CO detector on every level of your home. Interconnected units are optimal for alerting the entire household.

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