How To Know Which Smoke Detector To Choose For Your Home

11/16/2021 (Permalink)

A house fire can be devastating to you and your family. It can rapidly destroy everything in your home. Having the right smoke alarm can save your life. Unfortunately, with so many types on the market, it can be difficult to choose the perfect one for you and your home. Here are a few things that you need to consider before purchasing one.

Types of Smoke Detector There are multiple types of fire alarms. Each type detects smoke in different ways. The types are:

• Air-sampling
• Photoelectric
• Ionization
• Dual sensor

Each works in a different way. For example, an ionization smoke detector uses small amounts of radioactive particles to sense smoke in the air around it. A photoelectric alarm uses light to detect smoke and a dual-sensor alarm does both.

The Size of Your House The size of your home will not only determine the amount of smoke alarms you need to install, it will also tell you where to place them.
The best rule of thumb is to have a smoke alarm in each room but this is not always practical. At the very minimum, a smoke alarm should be installed in each room that a fire is more likely to start and bedrooms. 

Batteries Vs Hardwiring Some fire detection devices are powered by batteries while others are wired into your home electrical system. Although it is more expensive to have it hardwired in, it is a good idea if you are bad at changing batteries. When a battery gets low your smoke detector may not work. 

SERPVPRO Tip: Reach out to your local firefighters, they often provide free smoke alarms and instillation. 

Smoke alarms may not save your home, but chances are they will save the lives inside. If your home is damaged by fire call a fire damage remediation company in Corpus Christi East.