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Smoke Detectors

 
Smoke alarms are essential to keeping your family and home safe. Early warning can make all the difference, so it’s a good idea to have a smoke detector in every room, plus the hallways and basement. Battery smoke detectors are easy to install, just remember to change your smoke alarm batteries regularly. A hard-wired smoke detector eliminates the worry of your battery running low, and usually has a backup battery to ensure safety during a power outage. Another advantage of wired smoke alarms is they can function alone or integrate with other devices, so an alarm on one unit will trigger all units in your home. 

For optimal safety consider installing both photoelectric smoke detectors and ionizing smoke detectors. Photoelectric technology detects visible fire particles associated with slow smouldering fires, while ionization technology is better at detecting fast flaming fires. Some smoke alarms combine both, along with a carbon monoxide sensor to offer triple protection. A talking smoke detector adds a voice warning to help reduce confusion and identify different types of dangers. Some units also include a safety light to help guide your exit, or an LED strobe light to alert hearing-impaired people to danger. If you have a garage or attic, you might also consider a heat alarm that responds to high temperature rather than smoke.

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