How To Install Smoke Alarms And Maintain Them For Greater Efficiency

1. The Services We Provide Include: • Underground Service Mains Installation • Underground Service Mains Connection • Surge Protection • Three Phase Power Installations • All Installation & Upgrades • Switchboard Upgrades • Extra Lights & Power Points Smoke alarms are life-saving and should be installed in every home. Battery-powered alarms are very easy to install and maintain, as shown in this post, so every homeowner must know how to install them. For the more difficult to install hardwired smoke alarms, always seek help from professional electricians.

2. How to install smoke alarms and maintain them for greater efficiency House fires are a danger that could happen at any time and they could happen due to many reasons, the most common being electrical faults. Some of these fires may happen without us even noticing, quietly and sometimes in the dead of the night. Fortunately, smoke alarms are life-saving electrical devices that are designed to detect smoke from potential indoor fires and warn occupants before it’s too late. It’s estimated that 40% of house fires in Australia are caused by electrical appliances, so homeowners must learn how to install smoke alarms to keep their homes and loved ones safe.

3. Decide where the alarm should be installed The first step to installing a smoke alarm is deciding where you want it fitted. Realistically, one smoke alarm will not be enough to protect your home—you’ll want an alarm installed in every bedroom, the living room, and especially the kitchen. Under the building code of Australia, all residential homes must have at least one smoke alarm installed at each level. If you have a basement, it’s highly recommended that you install a smoke alarm here. Places like the basement are rarely visited and fires could go unnoticed. For smoke alarms in the kitchen, make sure they’re placed at least 10 feet away from the stove to avoid false alarms.

4. Pick between battery-powered and hardwired smoke alarms Battery-powered smoke alarms work using their own power, while 240v hardwired smoke alarms need to be connected to your home’s main electrical infrastructure. Battery-powered alarms are easier to install as they just need to be fixed on your ceiling. Despite this, they have a major flaw—they could run out of power. These alarms need to have their battery replaced occasionally to keep them functioning. Hardwired alarms will continuously draw power from your home, making them more dependable but more difficult to install. Whichever kind of alarm you choose, they should be photoelectric smoke alarms as per Australian standard 3786.  Let’s now look at how to install the smoke alarms.

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