With winter fast approaching, home heating measures expose families to an increased risk of house fires. Having fire alarms installed in your home is a reliable way to protect your loved ones from an unexpected disaster. If you already have fire alarms, it’s essential to check regularly that they’re functioning well. Replacing damaged and old smoke detectors goes a long way in preventing fire-related accidents.

• When To Replace/Upgrade: Batteries need to be changed every year, while fire alarms should be replaced 10 years after the date of their manufacture. If you can’t find this information on the back of the alarms and you’re not sure when the existing set was installed, replace them right away.
• Choose The Latest Technology: For reliable protection against fire and toxic gasses, consider upgrading to smoke-carbon monoxide alarms. This combined alarm system is much more cost-effective than purchasing a separate detector for each substance.
• Install Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms: Ionization fire alarms can detect small flames, while photoelectric ones respond to smoldering fires with large clouds of smoke. If you're planning to replace your current smoke alarms, switch to dual-sensor models to maximize your security and protect your loved ones from a range of fires.
• Purchase From One Manufacturer: If you're installing interconnected fire alarms, buy them all from one manufacturer to ensure their compatibility.