Safety is your utmost concern as a homeowner or business owner, and fires are a leading destructive force that can wreak havoc on your property with smoke, flames, heat, and the subsequent water damage from firefighters drowning them. Fortunately, Mr. Electric of Houston Midtown covers your concerns, keeping you safer in your Houston Midtown, TX structure with smoke detector installations and replacements. With properly functioning smoke detectors, you’ll know when there’s a fire in one or more of your rooms as smoke activates the detector’s alarm. You’ll have the time you need to use a fire extinguisher on small flames or get out of your house and contact the fire department. Reach out to us whenever you need to install or replace a smoke detector and protect your home and family against danger.
How Do You Properly Install a Smoke Detector?
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How to Tell When You Need a Smoke Detector Replacement
The only way to ensure your family is safe from fires is to have properly working smoke detectors in mind. With this in mind, you must always replace your smoke detectors before they stop working entirely. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years. Furthermore, if you keep experiencing false alarms from your smoke detectors, there’s probably an issue with the sensor. An electrician can inspect your devices to verify their age or check their sensors, and we’ll gladly replace them whenever they meet the replacement criteria.
Essential Facts About Testing Your Detectors
It’s essential to test your smoke detectors regularly for your home or building’s safety and the welfare of its occupants. Mr. Electric of Houston Midtown has a few crucial tips for you to follow whenever you test your smoke detectors:
Spread the Word
Always ensure all people in your home or building are aware of the test before you carry it out.
Test the Alarm
You can trigger the alarm by pressing the test button. The device should produce a high-pitched sound to alert you. We also recommend replacing the batteries in your detectors and removing dust and debris. Replacing the batteries is especially prudent if nobody has changed them within the last six months.
Check the Hearing Distance
While testing a detector, have someone in your household or building position themselves at the farthest point away from it. This position lets the person verify if they can hear the alarm throughout the whole house and if you need to have an electrician install more devices.
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