Fact Finders: Where's the best place in your home for a carbon monoxide detector?

CO is an odorless, colorless gas. It’s found in fumes produced in everything from gas engines, fireplaces, furnaces, and gas ranges. If it builds up due to improper ventilation, it can make you sick or even kill you.
The recent deaths of an Indiana man and two children from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning prove it is not just a wintertime concern. And you should have a carbon monoxide detector in your home. So, one of our viewers wants to know; Should carbon monoxide detectors be placed near the ceiling?

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