Smoke Detectors

Do you need all new batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Or if your units are old or defective it may be time to replace them.

If your smoke detector unit is old or not working properly, it maybe time to replace the units.  One reason is that dust and insects can collect in the sensing chamber of the alarm. An accumulation of dust in the sensing chamber can cause the unit to chirp. It is good practice to clean the smoke alarm when you change the battery.  But if the unit can not be cleaned it should be replaced for safety.
 All smoke alarms should be tested at least once a month to make sure they operate properly. If a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide detector is battery operated, replace the batteries at least once a year to make sure the alarm will work when it is needed. It’s a good practice to make replacement of batteries a seasonal routine.  Let us do that for you.  Give us a call and we can replace the batteries for you, including the smoke detectors on the high ceiling and hard to reach places.