SPRING FORWARD - The SMOKE DETECTOR

Everyone knows that we should have smoke alarms or smoke detectors in our homes, as a basic part of fire safety.

However, it is very easy to forget about them being there, and that means we might not be checking them as much as we should. Get in the habit of checking them on SPRING FORWARD and FALL BACK days!

The Importance Of Smoke Alarms And Detectors

"Smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a reported fire in half."

That statistic alone convinces me I should check my smoke detector more often.

Smoke Detector And Alarm Basics

1. You should have multiple smoke alarms in your home, at least one on each level including your basement.

2. You should also make sure that one smoke detector is located in each bedroom, or if not in it right outside it. This is very important because if you or your kids are asleep you need the alarm to be close, so you can hear it through your sleep.

3. Ideally your smoke alarms will all be interconnected, meaning if one goes off they will all go off. This can help alert everyone in the home, no matter where they are, that there is a fire. A licensed electrician should be able to help you accomplish this task.

4. You should check a smoke alarm at least monthly. I know that seems like a lot, and I myself have been guilty of not doing it. However, all you have to do is puch the test button, so its quite simple.

5. You should replace your smoke detector's batteries at least twice a year, SPRING FORWARD and FALL BACK days, whether you think they need replacing or not. This is not the type of equipment where you want to have dead batteries, and not know it.

6. If your smoke detectors are more than 10 years old, you should replace your smoke alarm with a new one.

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