When you're buying a stove or fire, you should always install a carbon monoxide detector. It's a legal requirement now to have a detector when you fit a new or replacement fire or stove, and although problems are rare, they are potentially very dangerous. Carbon monoxide poisoning can occur if a chimney is blocked or if there are issues with the fitting of a fire or stove.
I'm particularly concerned about this at the moment as my own father-in-law discovered that his gas cooker was leaking carbon monoxide and it had to be disconnected and scrapped immediately. He was fortunate as he'd started to feel unwell and the cooker was checked just in time. Carbon monoxide is odourless and tasteless and doesn't irritate in any way, so it can only be identified by having a carbon monoxide detector. At just £22.50, they're a small price for a safe home.
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