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Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detector Installation in Gastonia, NC

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that homeowners install one smoke detector and one carbon monoxide detector on every level of the home and inside and outside of bedrooms and sleeping areas. At Mr. Electric of Gastonia, our professionals take the guesswork out of carbon monoxide and smoke detector installation in Gastonia, NC. We will ensure that your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are installed properly and in the right areas of your home for maximum protection and optimal performance. Call us today to request an estimate or schedule an appointment.

Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detector Installation in Gastonia, NC
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  • Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are life-saving security systems that alert you at the first sign of danger. If your home has a fire or a carbon monoxide leak, the situation can become life-threatening quickly, and every second counts when evacuating your family. The sooner you are alerted to a problem, the more likely you can get you and your family to safety and call emergency services to protect your home from damage.

  • Carbon monoxide is a gas formed by the incomplete combustion of fuels. Breathing in carbon monoxide fumes can cause illness, brain damage, and even death. Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, and tasteless, so you will not know if your home has a carbon monoxide leak. The early warning signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to symptoms of a cold, flu, or allergies, so many people don’t realize they need help until it is too late. Many common household appliances can be a source of carbon monoxide poisoning, including dryers, water heaters, fireplaces, gas stoves and ovens, and furnaces. Carbon monoxide detector installation will give you an early warning of carbon monoxide in your home so that you and your family can get to safety and contact emergency services.

  • Even after CO2 detector installation, you should still be aware of the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. A CO alarm will provide early warning of a CO2 leak in your home, but CO2 leaks can also occur in your workplace or vehicle. The most common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are:

    • Headaches
    • Breathlessness or trouble breathing
    • Weakness or dizziness
    • Nausea or vomiting
    • Confusion or disorientation
    • Blurred vision
    • Drowsiness
    • Loss of consciousness
    • Feeling better when you are away from home or the source of the leak
    • Multiple people are sick with the same symptoms at the same time
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Choosing the Right Type of Smoke and Fire Detector

There are three main types of smoke and fire detectors that you can install in your home. Our team of service technicians can install any type of smoke or fire detector, and we will make sure it is installed properly and in the right part of your home. We can also help you determine which type of smoke and fire detector system is right for you:

Ionization – An ionization smoke alarm contains a very small amount of radioactive material. This material ionizes the air molecules to create an electric current. If smoke enters this area, the current is reduced, and the smoke alarms sound. Ionization alarms are more sensitive to flaming fires.

Photoelectric – A photoelectric smoke alarm detects smoke using a laser light and photosensitive cell. When smoke enters the detector, the laser light is interrupted, and the alarm sounds. Photoelectric smoke detectors are more sensitive to smoking or smoldering fires.

Dual Sensor – A dual-sensor smoke alarm uses photoelectric and ionization sensors and responds to heat levels. They offer the highest level of detection and are also much less likely to give false alarms.

  • Our team offers professional smoke and carbon monoxide detector installation services. When you hire us, you will not need to worry about whether your alarms are installed correctly. We will ensure they are installed in the right places in your home and functioning properly. Our professional installation services will save you time, help you avoid stress, prevent property damage to your home, and enhance the safety of your home. We work efficiently to minimize downtime or inconvenience and provide instructions on properly using and maintaining your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

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