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by fancy_betta 4454 days ago
CO is about the same density as air, but it will rise with warm air. Placing CO detectors on the ceiling is allowed by the NFPA.

Nest protect costs $130 and yes you're expected to replace it after 7 years. It's actually a legal requirement to replace CO detectors after 7 years in many jurisdictions.