Question

Why is it a good idea to have a carbon monoxide detector in the home?

to keep parents and children from suffocating
to avoid poisoning by a buildup of CO gas
to warn members of the household of smoke from a fire
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Answer 1

TO AVOID POISONING BY A BUILDUP OF CO GAS. This is because the detectors help sense when there is too much co gas, and it alerts you if there is because it can be poisonous.