Why are smoke detectors important? Almost 60% of residential fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke detectors or smoke detectors that were not working. Call us today and let us make sure your detectors are in proper operating condition.
Can I just take the battery out? In fires in which the smoke detectors were present but did not operate, more than two of every five (43%) of the smoke detectors had missing or disconnected batteries. Dead batteries caused one-quarter (25%) of the smoke detectors failures. Call us and let us install new batteries and completely clean, inspect and test your system today!
How many working smoke detectors should I have and where should I put them?
Install smoke detectors in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement. Interconnect all smoke alarms throughout the home. When one sounds, they all sound.
Why should my home have a working smoke detectors?
When a fire breaks out, a smoke alarm may be the only thing that will alert you to the fire. Smoke, not the fire itself, is what kills a vast majority of the people who die in fires. Most fatal fires occur at night. You cannot rely on smelling smoke or hearing the fire to wake you up in time – only a working smoke alarm will do that.
Why are there Interconnected smoke detectors
Having interconnected smoke detectors increases your level of fire safety even further. Think about it…if the fire breaks out in your basement and you are asleep on the second floor, how long is it going to take for you to hear a smoke alarm? Perhaps when it is too late and the fire and smoke have spread upstairs, trapping you. Smoke detectors can be interconnected by wires or they can be wireless – an easy solution!
How effective are smoke detectors?
In the event of a fire, properly installed and maintained smoke detectors will provide an early warning alarm to your household. This alarm could save your own life and others in your house by providing the chance to escape.
How do I keep my smoke detectors maintained?
-NEVER take down your smoke detectors or cover it over with anything.
-Make sure the alarm works by pushing the TEST button once a month and listening for the smoke alarm to go off.
-Always make sure you have a working battery in the smoke detectors. Replace the battery twice a year. The best way to remember is to change your battery when you change your clocks.
-The whole unit should be replaced every 8-10 years. In smoke detectors with batteries, the batteries need to be checked monthly, and replaced twice a year.
-Remember: a smoke detectors cannot save your life if it isn’t working! Call us today and let us help!
How long will a smoke detectors last?
Most detectors installed today have a life span of about 8-10 years. After this time, the entire unit should be replaced. It is a good idea to write the date of purchase with a marker on the inside of your detectors so you will know when to replace it. Some of the newer detectors already have the purchase date written inside. In any event, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for replacement. Call us today and let us inspect your system!
