How to Install and Maintain A Smoke Detector- Tips For Maximizing Your Safety at Home
Smoke detectors are one of the most important safety features in any home. In fact, they are so crucial to the safety of you and your family that insurance companies will check for them during inspections, and give you discounts just for having them installed and functioning properly. Thus, learning how to install and maintain your smoke detectors is vital - a simple and easy way to help ensure your protection in the event of a fire.
Tips For Installing and Maintaining Your Smoke DetectorStatistics show that 85% of fire-related deaths are due to smoke inhalation. A smoke detector, as part of your home's early warning system, gives you the best chance of survival in the event of a fire. It's easy to get the most benefit from your smoke detectors, if you follow a few simple guidelines.
Smoke detectors should be located close to, or inside, all bedrooms. Each hallway and common area should have at least one detector - two if the space is large. To avoid false alarms, do not place smoke detectors near heat sources such as stoves or fireplaces. Avoid installing them too close to where the wall and ceiling meet. Your ADT® Authorized Dealer is trained in the proper installation techniques and will handle all of the setup, installation and initial testing for you - with something this important, you don't want to leave anything to chance.
Maintain your smoke detectors by changing the batteries regularly. A good rule of thumb is twice a year, even if the units are not alerting you. Put it on the calendar, or time it up with time changes. Also, keep in mind that all smoke detectors have a life span. Replace your detectors after ten years to ensure that you are always protected.
One common question is how is my smoke detector currently in my home different than the one that will be coming with my Free Home Security System. This is an easy answer. The difference is with the professional monitoring that comes when the smoke detector is part of a security system installation. With an ADT® Monitored smoke detector, the authorities would be notified immediately if certain conditions exist in your home. This means that the fire department would be alerted quickly whether or not you are home at the time of the fire or if you are sleeping. This greatly increases your chance for survival (for you, your family and your pets) and also reduces the chance for additional damage. In a fire situation, the reaction time is key.
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"Use automatic timers on the lights when you are away from home."