What Type of Smoke Alarm Do I Need?

Smoke detectors are protection devices used to warn in the presence of smoke, either from a slow burning fire or a fast burning fire.

Many injuries and deaths can be prevented with the help of smoke, carbon monoxide, or natural gas detectors. While these detectors cannot prevent fire, their goal is the warn of their presence so that you can exit the building for safety.

While detectors are used for safety, there are always reasons for why the detection was missed.

• The type of alarm was not created to detect the type of fire that irrupted.

Proper maintenance includes:

There are two widely known smoke and fire alarm companies: Universal Security Instruments and Kidde. While other brands exist, these two are at the top of their class.

Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (USI) began their journey in the fire protection business in 1969. They have grown to be one of the largest manufacturers of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. USI strives to provide the highest quality products for their consumers.

Following closely behind USI, Kidde Fire Safety Products are also among the top-ranking smoke and fire alarm products. The company began in 1917 by Walter Kidde. Kidde Fire Safety Products was founded on the belief that quality, performance, responsibility, innovation, and customer care should always be in mind.

Now that you have a better understanding of what your smoke alarm (or carbon monoxide alarm) is used for, why it is needed, and how to determine what type of alarm you need, visit us at HomElectrical.

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