Smoke alarm selection guide

August 14, 2024

Smoke alarm selection guide

When choosing a smoke alarm, you should consider several factors to ensure the safety of your home. Here are some guidelines to help you choose:

Sensor type: Smoke alarms are usually fitted with either ionisation or photoelectric sensors. Ionisation sensors are more sensitive to fast-burning fires, while photoelectric sensors are more sensitive to smoldering fires. For optimum protection, it is recommended that smoke alarms of both technologies are installed.

Power: Smoke detectors can be battery powered or hardwired. Hard-wired alarms are powered by the home's electricity supply and have a battery backup in the event of a power failure. Battery-powered alarms are easy to install but require regular battery replacement.

Intelligent features: Modern smoke alarms can have smart features, such as sending mobile phone alerts via an app or even providing path lighting when a problem is detected.

Interconnectivity: Interconnected smoke alarms allow all alarms to sound when one is triggered, ensuring the whole house receives the alarm.

Installation location: Smoke alarms should be installed on every level of the home, both inside and outside bedrooms and outside each sleeping area. On floors with no bedrooms, the alarm should be installed in the living room or near the top of the stairs.

TESTING AND MAINTENANCE: Test the smoke alarm at least once a month in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and replace the batteries as necessary. If the alarm sounds a low battery tone, replace the batteries immediately.

Additional features: Some smoke alarms may have additional features such as carbon monoxide detection, indoor environmental monitoring or smart integration.

Compliance and certification: Choose a smoke alarm that has been tested and certified by a third party, such as UL certification, to ensure it meets safety standards.

Battery type: Some smoke alarms have built-in sealed lithium batteries that last up to 10 years, while other models use user-replaceable 9-volt batteries that need to be replaced annually.

Special needs: Smoke alarms with flash and vibration features are available for people with hearing impairments.

Use the above guide to help you choose the best smoke alarm for your home situation and needs. Remember to test and maintain it regularly to ensure that it is always in good working order and provides maximum safety for your home.

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