Safety tips for smoke detectors
Here are some tips to keep you, your family, and your home safe
- Which smoke detector should I buy?
Make sure you buy the right smoke detector for your home:
- Typical battery-powered alarms are the cheapest option, but require battery replacement every year.
- Electrically operated alarms must be installed by a trained electrician.
- Plug-in alarms with a light are another option, some of which have rechargeable batteries that charge when the light turns on.
- Can I randomly place smoke detectors in the home?
No, not if you want your smoke detectors to be effective:
- Place one inside or outside every bedroom. Most catastrophic fires happen at night.
- Make sure there is at least one device on each floor.
- Smoke detectors should be placed in the middle of the attic or at the top of the walls because smoke rises upward.
- Do not place a smoke detector in or near the kitchen or bathroom, as cooking steam can set off false alarms.
- Is my job done once I install the alarm?
No, neglecting alarms is as dangerous as not having alarms at all.
- Check smoke detectors once a month by pressing the test button. You will need to change the battery if the button does not beep.
- Change the battery immediately if your smoke detector beeps frequently.
- Many alarms last for ten years, so replace the device every ten years.
- Make sure everyone - especially children - knows what to do when they hear the alarm.
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