We’ve all been there: being woken up in the middle of the night by the beeping of a smoke alarm with a low battery!
Of course it’s natural to want to a decent night’s sleep and most of us will get up and remove the battery. However, it’s essential to make sure that you replace the battery as soon as possible – preferably the next day! It’s also important to test your smoke alarms regularly – we recommend once a week – as this is the best way to ensure reliability and give peace of mind. Not only does the alarm need to be tested, it’s also a good idea to make sure that the alarm is clean and free from dust.
Having a smoke alarm that isn’t working simply isn’t worth the risk. Sadly people are killed in fires in their homes every year and these are deaths that could have been prevented with smoke alarms. Here at Dalec we’re professionals in all aspects of fire protection and if you would like information on protecting your home from fire – whether through smoke alarms or a more complex fire protection system – we’re happy to help.
