Well maintained smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors save lives. Hitech Central Air Inc. electricians test and install quality residential smoke alarms.
Smoke detectors are essential. When you’re fully asleep you are not aroused by smells. House fires can get fatally out of control very quickly. This is why you need smoke detectors. Smoke detectors work by warning of fire with a loud alarm as soon as smoke is detected.
They’re hyper sensitive to smoke and we all know how loud and disruptive they can be when they go off when you burn the toast. This is a good thing because having an operational smoke detector could save your life. Smoke detectors are a legal requirement nationally.
Hitech Central Air Inc. is your one-stop-shop for smoke detector installation, service and repair. We can install interconnected smoke alarms or just a single alarm, whatever you require.
There are two main types of smoke detectors for home use:
Before you install smoke detectors in your home, you should seek advice on regulations and maintenance requirements. Our team of trusted electricians will ensure you have the correct smoke detector for your home, including the installation of light and vibrating pads to assist the hearing impaired.
Your current detectors may be a bit out of date and need replacing with newer more reliable ones, or you want to add extra units in other rooms for added safety. No matter the reason, Hitech Central Air Inc. can help. It’s imperative to have your smoke detectors serviced regularly to ensure the safety of your home.
As a homeowner, it is an obligation to ensure smoke detector maintenance is upheld. By law, you should replace your smoke detectors every 10 years and have them serviced regularly, depending on the location and nature of your home.
Hitech Central Air Inc. only employs highly trained professionals. They keep fresh by undergoing continuous training to ensure they have the most up to date knowledge on codes and fault finding. We test smoke alarms in order to meet the standards for residential devices. We offer same-day service, and at times, can even get to your door within 30 minutes* of your call.
Smoke alarms are crucial lifesavers in any residence. But the question that often pops up is whether they should be battery-operated or hardwired into your home’s electrical system. The quick answer? Hardwired smoke alarms have several advantages that make them worth considering.
When diving into the world of smoke alarms, you’ll quickly realise there’s more than one type out there. One of the most talked-about is the photoelectric smoke alarm. So, is it the best choice for your home?
Photoelectric smoke alarms are especially good at detecting slow-burning, smouldering fires – think of a lit cigarette that falls onto a couch cushion and slowly begins to smoulder. These types of fires produce a lot of smoke before flames become large, and a photoelectric alarm will detect that smoke quickly, giving you more time to escape. Interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms are particularly effective.
On the other hand, there are ionisation smoke alarms which are typically better at picking up fast-flaming fires, like those caused by kitchen grease or flammable liquids. An ionisation smoke alarm will respond quicker to these fires than photoelectric alarms.
However, neither type is perfect for every situation. For optimal protection, many experts recommend using a combination of both photoelectric and ionisation smoke alarms in your home. Some alarms even combine both technologies in one unit!
In conclusion, while photoelectric smoke alarms are excellent for detecting smouldering fires, they aren’t the sole solution. A mix of alarm types ensures you’re protected from various fire scenarios, keeping you and your loved ones safer.
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