Alarms need to be maintained to work correctly

Homeowners do not have to rely simply upon observation skills to identify dangers within the home. Thanks to technology, anyone can instead depend on different types of alarms as a way of alerting them to dangers in and around the home. From fire alarms to a burglar alarm, there are different ways that a family can be safe.

It is highly recommended that all households install a few smoke alarms around the home to make sure that they are adequately alerted to any fire emergency. The bigger the home, the more fire alarms should be installed. There should be a smoke alarm outside each bedroom as well as alarms on all house levels. For maximum safety, have the alarms connected so that if one alarm goes off, they will all go off. Because smoke rises, it is always best to install the smoke alarms on the ceiling or as high on the wall as possible. If the property is privately rented then the landlord will have all smoke alarms checked yearly as part of his commitment to provide safe housing for tenants.

To make sure that the alarm works properly, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions, as these guidelines can vary ever so slightly from one alarm to another. Having a smoke alarm without a battery is pointless and will do nothing to keep occupants safe. To ensure that a smoke alarm remains working perfectly, always check your batteries monthly. It takes no effort to test a smoke alarm. Maybe decide on a date to check the alarms and mark it on the calendar as a reminder of this important monthly task. Regardless of whether smoke alarm batteries are working or not, always change them once a year. To make sure this is not forgotten, always change the batteries at the same time of year, maybe do this on the same day that the clocks go back or forward. Make battery replacement part of a yearly routine.

As for a home security company system, it will not be any good if it is not activated. To make sure that the security alarm protects the property while away from it; always activate it every time you leave the house. If it is something that is often forgotten, write a note and tape it in the car as a reminder to go back and activate it. It is a good idea to reset all the alarm codes and re-key all locks each year. By following these safety procedures, it will ensure that any lost keys will be useless and that anyone who may have the codes for the security system will have no access to the home. Both security and smoke alarms may well mean that landlord insurance can be purchased more cheaply.