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FAQs About Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Smoke detectors’ average life expectancy is only about 8-10 years. If your home is older than that, they should be replaced. Smoke detectors are not expensive, yet they are extremely valuable in terms of saving lives.
A professional electrician can install a battery charger directly connected to your home’s electrical system, ensuring that it keeps running and preventing you from constantly checking the batteries.
An additional benefit of working with a state-licensed electrician is that they will know the best places to install the detectors for the best coverage. Regular assessments and inspections can also identify when your smoke detectors may need to be repaired or replaced. They will also know whether it is best to install a photoelectric or ionization smoke detector in your home.
Some of the warning signs of this include:
- Sudden headaches
- Vomiting
- Chest pain
- Confusion
- Dizziness or disorientation
- Sudden fatigue
Should you experience any of the above symptoms, it’s important that you exit your home immediately and call 911. Once medical professionals have cleared you and your home, call Power Pros Electric, and we’ll send someone out to conduct the necessary installations or replacements.
Having your carbon monoxide installed at just the right place and height throughout the home could save you and your family’s lives. A professional Murrieta carbon monoxide installer can identify the perfect locations for the best coverage to protect you within your home.
At Power Pros Electric, we want to ensure your and your family’s health and safety. One way to do this is by installing a carbon monoxide detector. Unfortunately, you cannot smell or even see this poisonous gas. Below are three benefits of having a carbon monoxide detector in your home:
- Early Warnings—CO detectors can detect small trace amounts of gas and trigger a very loud alarm. The alarm can wake up anyone who is sleeping and provide you and your family ample time to escape.
- Alarm Will Sound Before Symptoms Occur—The first signs of CO poisoning can be dizziness and nausea. The CO detector will provide a very early warning before these symptoms occur.
- Stability in Environmental Changes—The electronics inside a carbon monoxide detector will stay stable regardless of changes in temperatures or humidity levels. Having a reliable carbon monoxide detector is very important to ensuring that your household is kept safe.
Even if your detectors are integrated with your electrical system, you should still check and change the backup batteries annually. Also, test your detectors monthly and call an electrician if you notice any faults.
If your smoke or carbon monoxide detectors are giving faulty beeping notifications, quickly have them replaced. It’s important that they function properly in the event of a problem.