Smoke Detectors - Early Fire Detection Saves Lives
It's hard to pinpoint one single component of home security that's the most important
, so let's treat each item with equal importance, starting with smoke detectors.
Most of us have experienced the frustration of hearing that little intermittent beep that is loud enough to be heard, but irregular enough that it's hard to pinpoint its source. And those same people have scoffed and scorned once they discovered that the noise was coming from that little gray or white circle hanging on the wall near the ceiling. It's easy while you search for a fresh battery it is easy to wonder how important keeping your smoke detector in good working order really is.
Countless lives are saved each year because of smoke detectors. What's the purpose of a smoke detector? Some people have suggested that they are a really good way to watch your 9 volt batteries slowly die. Smoke detectors may seem innocuous, but they are a vital component in helping to keep your family safe. Aside from the obvious it's all about providing you and your family with the earliest fire detection possible. This means regular maintenance is required to ensure peak performance.
Smoke detectors all have a few things in common. For starters they detect smoke from fires. There are grates or other such openings in the grill of your smoke detector which allow the smoke to reach the detecting mechanism. Every month you need to take the time to dust these grates to make certain that they're free of any objects or substances which may prevent optimal smoke detection.
Smoke detectors are also equipped with a battery, usually 9-volt. Part of your preventative maintenance plans must include ensuring each smoke detector in your house. Every six months replace each battery in every smoke detector in your house. This will ensure that your family is protected with a totally effective early-warning system.
Equip your house with a professionally installed alarm system and professional monitoring, complete with smoke detectors throughout your house, and give your family the advanced warning they need in the event of a fire in your house.