Understanding Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman teaches host Kevin O'Connor everything he needs to know about these fire safety devices. Master electrician Heath Eastman shows Kevin O'Connor everything he needs to know about smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The two discuss the different types of smoke detectors available and how they operate and interconnect. Then, Heath shows Kevin the difference between a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector, highlighting the importance of having both in a home.