Carbon monoxide alarms often used to ensure safe operation of central heating systems. Carbon monoxide is a waste product of gas heating, so if you have gas heating it’s worth installing a carbon monoxide alarm, in case the heater develops a fault and the waste carbon monoxide gets into your home at dangerous levels.  Carbon monoxide leaks can be dangerous if not detected early, in ambient conditions the issues can be associated with problems in the heating, ventilation or air conditioning systems. This can cause unmonitored levels of carbon monoxide to leak into the atmosphere and cause illness. Apart from detecting smoke, Nest Protect alarms also check for odorless carbon monoxide – which can build up to lethal levels if your home has faulty or improperly installed fuel-burning appliances such as wood fireplaces and furnaces, or gas appliances likes heaters, ovens and cooktops. Every home and workplace must have adequate and appropriate smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors fitted to ensure the safety of those who live and work within the environment.