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Smoke Alarm and CO Detector Tips Smoke alarms and Carbon Monoxide detectors are two of the most important safety devices you can install in your home to keep your family healthy and safe. The good news is, they are inexpensive, too. Once you’ve installed your detectors, it is absolutely necessary to replace the batteries twice a year and test them regularly to ensure that they will sound during an emergency. When smoke and carbon monoxide detectors fail, it is usually due to missing, disconnected, or dead batteries. After all, what good are they if they are not working when you need them to the most!
Important Detector Safety Tips Make sure you test, so your alarms work the best! Test and replace the batteries in your Smoke & CO alarms at least once a year, preferably twice. If your alarm is wired directly into your home's electrical system, you should test it monthly. If your unit operates off of a battery, test the alarm monthly . Never let anyone “borrow” the battery. Like any appliance or power tool, alarms won’t work unless they have a functioning power source. Are your alarms installed in the right place? It is important to read and follow the manufacturer’s installation and maintenance instructions exactly. Do not place a CO alarm within five feet of household chemicals. And, avoid placing your alarm directly on top of or near fuel-burning appliances as these appliances will emit some CO when initially turned-on. Protect your family, especially while they sleep. Install alarms outside each sleeping area, including the basement and any other locations required by applicable laws. Read the manufacturer's instructions carefully before installation.
Replacing smoke detector batteries is critical to their usefulness. A great way to remember to change your smoke detector batteries in your home is to do so twice a year during Daylight Saving Time. When you reset your clocks forward or back, also change those batteries to keep your home and your family safe! Connect
If an alarm goes off - GET OUT - quickly and safely! Practice a safety escape plan with your family so everyone knows how to react if an alarm goes off. If your alarm sounds, evacuate the building and call the fire department. If you or your loved ones experience symptoms of CO poisoning - headache, dizziness or other flu-like symptoms - seek medical attention immediately. And, when you return home, be sure to open windows and doors for ventilation. Then, call a qualified technician to inspect your appliances. Don't forget to inspect! Fuel-burning appliances such as furnaces, hot water heaters and stoves require yearly maintenance. Over time, components can become damaged or deteriorate. Have a qualified technician inspect your fuel-burning appliances once a year as they can identify and repair problems with your fuel-burning appliances. .
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