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Will a carbon monoxide detector detect propane leaks?

Always
2%
In most cases
1%
In some cases
11%
Never
70%
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Question: Will a carbon monoxide detector detect propane leaks?
Top Answer (70% of 68 votes): Never.

Answer: Never
Explanation: CO is not propane but a byproduct
S&B Property Inspections LLC
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I will photograph detectors on request
Harris Business Professionals
Answer: Never
Explanation: Carbon monoxide dectors will only pick up carbon monoxide put off by the burning of propane from a result of an improperly vented appliance.
SDL Plumbing Inc.
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Answer: Never
Explanation: CO2 is a by product of burnt fuels.
Reality Property Inspections
Answer: Never
Explanation: A CO detector will not alert you of any Propane leaks.
Honest Home Inspections & Milwaukee Mold Inspector
Answer: Never
Explanation: Carbon monoxide detectors detect dangerous levels of exhaust gases only
Superior Inspection Services
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Answer: Never
Explanation: Propane is a hydrocarbon. Carbon Monoxide detectors only detect Carbon Monoxide. Carbon monoxide is produced when a hydrocarbon fuel is not com-busted completely.
Moran Property Inspections
Answer: Never
Explanation: Different types of gas
InFocus Inspection
Answer: Never
Explanation: NO
North State Inspections
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Answer: Never
Explanation: detector only detects CO
Huskey Home Inspection, LLC
Answer: Never
Explanation: It will detect CO from combustion of propane but not propane in gas form
Millyard Home Inspection
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I have never used one in that respect.
Contractors Corp.
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Answer: Never
Explanation: Different gasses
At Ease Home Inspection
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: It depends on the size of the leak. Monitors will go off if air quality or O@ is reduced.
Look First Homes, LLC
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If you have a Safe T Alert Carbon Monoxide Detector it will also alerts you to LP gas/Propane and Natural Gas leaks. This is usually used in motor-homes, trailers or 5th wheel campers. However, you can use them in your home.
Certified Real Estate Inspectors
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Answer: Never
Explanation: They only detect carbon monoxide.
Rightway Residential Home Inspections
Answer: Never
Explanation: This device only detects carbon monoxide witch is commonly known as smoke.
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