Your family’s best protection against a fire is a working smoke detector. It’s essential to have these properly installed to ensure your device can alert your family. To make sure your smoke detector is working correctly and properly installed, call Mac 5 Services for appointments in Rockledge and Melbourne, FL. We offer same-day services.
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How To Ensure Your Smoke Detectors Work
Are your smoke detectors properly installed and working correctly? Mac 5 Services suggests you perform these tasks regularly to ensure they are functioning:
- Check each monitor at least once a month.
- Install the proper amount of devices throughout your property.
- Place a monitor outside each bedroom in your house.
- Install a device on each floor of the building or home.
- Install connected monitors so if one alarm sounds, they all do so to ensure they can be heard throughout the property.
- Take caution when installing a device near the kitchen, as smoke from cooking can trigger false alarms.
- Install units with strobe lights in properties to alert anyone with hearing issues to the fire.
- Hire an electrician to install the alarms and check on their functionality correctly.
Signs You Need New Smoke Detectors
If your smoke detectors are malfunctioning, it’s essential to replace them immediately to restore safety to your home in Rockledge and Melbourne, FL. Some signs that can indicate you need to replace your smoke detectors can include:
- You should replace your property’s smoke detectors at least every 10 years, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends. You should replace any devices older than 10 years as soon as possible. Hire an electrician to install new units or check the age of your current devices if uncertain.
- False alarms. If your devices give you false alarms, it could mean an issue with the sensor. Have an electrician inspect the units to determine if they should be replaced.
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Test Your Smoke Detectors To Ensure They Work
You should inspect your smoke detectors to make sure they work correctly. Here are some steps Mac 5 Services wants you to take to test them:
- Make sure everyone in the household is aware of the test.
- Position someone in the household at a point farthest away from the smoke detector. This will allow them to determine if the alarm can be heard throughout the house or if more devices need to be installed.
- To trigger the alarm, press the test button and listen for the high-pitched alarm. While doing this, it can be a good time to replace the batteries (especially if they haven’t been changed for more than six months) or to remove dust or debris from the device.
