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Smoke detectors are essential to protecting the people in your house from fires. No matter the cause of the fire or its location, properly functioning smoke detectors are there to help alert everyone to the presence of fire in time to evacuate safely. These life-saving devices are affordable, easily purchased online or in most local retail stores, and only require a few minutes of maintenance each month.
But smoke detectors only work when they are properly maintained.
The following tips will help ensure your smoke alarms remain in proper working order:
- test units monthly
- iInstall new batteries immediately when the low-battery warning alarm sounds or at least once a year
- clean smoke alarms regularly by vacuuming them with a brush attachment
- replace smoke alarms every 10 years to achieve optimum performance
Be sure to take a few minutes today to ensure your home has the appropriate number of smoke alarms and that they are properly located and regularly tested and maintained.
If you are a homeowner and need a smoke detector for you house, please complete the form below or call 816- 513-4648.
- Our detectors are 10 year Ionization detectors with lithium batteries.
- You should check your smoke detectors monthly to make sure they are still in working order.
- Vacuuming and cleaning your detector monthly helps keep dust, animal and human dander out and allows the detector to operate effectively.