Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Install Smoke alarms - It's the law!

There are two kinds of alarms: Ionization and photoelectric. Both offer good protection. If you are unsure about where to install your smoke alarms, give us a call.

• Make sure your alarms are UL (Underwriter Laboratory) tested
• Install at least one alarm on each floor of your home, including the basement
• Check your alarms each month to make sure they are working
• Put an alarm at the top of each stairway and at the ends of long hallways near bedrooms
• The newest type of alarms are interconnected so multiple alarms in the home will all sound when an alarm alerting occupants
• Keep extra batteries of the correct size on hand for replacement
• Change batteries every 6 months – Change your batteries when you change your clocks
• Replace smoke alarms if they are over 10 years old

Carbon  Monoxide  (CO)  is  odorless,  colorless,  and  tasteless  and  poisoning occurs more often in the winter months. If you have a source of flame (pilot light, fuel burning stove or furnace) you should have Carbon Monoxide Detectors on each floor of your home.

To further reduce the chances of carbon monoxide poisoning here are some preventive tips:

• Never heat your home with a gas stove /gas range
• Never use a charcoal grill or a hibachi in your home
• Never use a gas-powered generator in your home
• Make sure all gas vents are cleared of snow
• Make sure your furnace is inspected and serviced regularly
• In the event you become ill from carbon monoxide poisoning move yourself to fresh air and call 911.