Recently, I heard that a methane/propane detector is recommended in addition to a smoke and CO detectors. I have gas (methane) appliances (oven, stove, two furnaces, fireplace, water heater, clothes dryer), but currently rely on the additive in gas (and my nose) to detect leaks. Since CO is completely odorless and very poisonous a CO detector makes a lot of sense. Most modern gas appliances have safey shut-off features. So, do we really need a methane detector?
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14 years ago