Why do I need Wireless Smoke Alarms

Most new home are reuqired to have an interconnected smoke alarm system. Therefore, one alarm sound off that will trigger all of them through the hosue. This is a very powerful feature, as an convetional alarm with not linked to others in beasement might not be heard while sleeping in upstair room. However, this is almost impossible for older home until the manufacturers started using wireless tecnology in smoke alarms to allow communication between alarms in multiple locations.

What Types of Smoke Alarms Are Available?

There are two main types of smoke alarms: ionization and photoelectric.
Ionization technology is quciker at sensing flaming, fast moving fires. Photoelectric alarm sound more quickly at sensing a smoldering, smoky fire. Most smoke alarms utilize one of them while some use both.
In addition to the basic types of smoke alarms, many alarms today are combining carbon monoxide sensor or other special features.

Are Wireless Smoke Alarms Hard to install?

The conventional hard wired smoke alarms that involve electrical system, for you need to hire a qualified electrician to install. For wireless smoke alarms are pretty easy to install. The time of installation is almost under 10 minutes and you could install it by yourself. However, still not handy, you have to follow the manufacturer’s instructions as there are some different requirement between brands.

Where do I setup them for?

Basement, Living Room, Family Room, Office, Kitchen, Dining Room, Hallway, Child’s Bedroom, Master Bedroom, Guest Bedroom, Utility Room.

How do I keep them working?

Most of wireless smoke alarms contain battery backup in case of power outage, but you have to check it at period according to manufacturer’s instructions. Some advanced alarms will sound off irregularly when batteries are in need of replacement.

What if It sound off when I am cooking?

It proves it is a good protector. Here are some methods: move the alarm to another place; temporarily take the batteries out; clear the air near the alarm. Some new models have a hush feature to silence nuisance alarms, such as Kidde Wireless Smoke Alarms