Smoke detectors are a vital part of your family’s home safety plan. It is important that you have them installed in all bedrooms, hallways, unfinished areas, and on every level of your home. The reason so many are recommended, is because when you are sleeping at night, there should be one close enough to alert you.
There are different types of smoke detectors for you to choose from. One is battery operated which runs only on batteries, as the name states.
The second kind is a wired smoke detector with battery backup. This option has 120 volt hardwired into it, and has the battery as backup in case of a power outage. The nice thing about this option is that they can be interconnected. If a smoke detector anywhere in your house detects smoke, it will send a signal to the rest of them to trigger all of the alarms.
The last option is a wireless smoke detector, which is primarily chosen in situations where there is no easy way to get wires to the desired locations. These are things like flat roofs with no attic space, or addition rooms on houses. This option is also the most expensive of the three.
No matter which option you choose for your home, it is always necessary to change the batteries at least twice a year. It is recommended to change them when you change your clocks. By doing this you guarantee that they will operate at their fullest potential.
With all of the choices available, I would recommend the wired/battery backup option. This option will give you the best overall product reliability. If you feel like you may need to add smoke detectors to your house, or maybe it’s time for an upgrade of your old ones, give us all call. We are always happy to discuss options and what would work best for you and your family. Safety is always a priority for us!
-Rob
