Stay safe in your Worcester home with these smoke detector installation tips

Did you invest in an older property only to find that it lacks sufficient smoke detectors or doesn’t have them at all? Even more recently built dwellings may not have an adequate amount or in the recommend spots. If you are planning to add these essential safety devices, abide by our smoke detector installation guidelines for Worcester homes and learn why monitored alarms are best for your safety. 

Where to install your Worcester smoke detectors

Since becoming widespread at the end of the 1970s, smoke detection devices have saved numerous lives. In the face of the obvious benefit, quite a few residences either don’t have an adequate amount or the devices they have aren’t functional. Curious how essential they really are? You should know that the likelihood of perishing in a house fire is decreased by 60 percent when your home has functional smoke detectors, as documented by the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA).

Adhere to these straightforward smoke detector installation recommendations when placing them in your Worcester home:

• Install a fire alarm on each floor of your residence, including your basement.
• Place them inside and outside each bedroom (and other sleeping quarters).
• Hardwired models should only be connected by qualified electricians.
• For superior protection, bridge your smoke detectors so that if one is tripped, they all go off.
• Place them high on walls or on ceilings but be sure to avoid dead air spots at the corners or near the apex of a vaulted ceiling.
• Keep them away from kitchens and no less than 10 feet from stoves to avoid false alarms.
• Always read the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

The majority of smoke detectors are functional for 5 years but don’t take them for granted. Test them every 30-60 days to confirm proper performance. 

Why are monitored smoke detectors the better choice?

Why not select smoke detectors that incorporate into your home’s security for improved safety? Monitored devices provide the following advantages:

• If a crisis strikes, you and your monitoring agents will receive an alert. The alert will be transmitted to your cell phone by way of your home security app.
• Your smoke detector can activate other equipment. For example, you can shut your HVAC system down to reduce the proliferation of flames and unlatch your smart locks to facilitate your departure.
• Many of the latest smoke detectors feature photoelectric sensors for superior safety. They can detect elevating heat levels before smoke is even present.

Some models are combo units that shield your family by sensing both CO and fire. You’ll like the functionality and the value of having a trained monitoring team looking out for you. Dedicated monitoring specialists can get emergency assistance to your home more rapidly.

Take a safer approach with monitored smoke detector installation in Worcester from Vivint

Give your loved ones the protection they should have with monitored smoke detectors in Worcester from Vivint. You’ll gain access to immediate warnings, custom home automation, photoelectric sensing, and round-the-clock assistance from trained professionals. Order smoke detectors today as part of an integrated home security package. Call (508) 392-5472 to begin.