Monday, April 02, 2007
Simple Tip for remembering to change the batteries in Smoke Alarms
When you change the clocks for daylight savings changes,
remember to change the batteries in your smoke detectors.
As well as replacing your batteries at least once a year, it’s also a
good idea to clean them occasionally, as dust and debris can interfere
with their operation, so vacuum over and around your smoke alarm
regularly.
Smoke detectors are like any electrical device... sooner or later they
wear out. It is recommended that you use a marker to write your smoke
detector's purchase date on the inside of the unit.... or [better still] if, like me, you keep all guarantees together in a drawer; write the purchase date prominently on the outside of your guarantees as well.
Most smoke detectors can be expected to work dependably for about eight to ten years. After that period of time... better safe than sorry... replace them!
Just an idea! Check out what smoke detectors are available now... vast price differences, but some are available which detect carbon monoxide too, and if you have gas in your property then I recommend it for safety's sake.
CAUTIONARY TALE
Don't rely on your yearly gas check to find all [or ANY] leaks, PLEASE. Our gas had been leaking before it got to the meter, we think for years, luckily it was in a cupboard by a vent and just by the back door. The yearly checks did not pick it up... and it wasn't until the boiler broke down that the problem was found.
remember to change the batteries in your smoke detectors.
As well as replacing your batteries at least once a year, it’s also a
good idea to clean them occasionally, as dust and debris can interfere
with their operation, so vacuum over and around your smoke alarm
regularly.
Smoke detectors are like any electrical device... sooner or later they
wear out. It is recommended that you use a marker to write your smoke
detector's purchase date on the inside of the unit.... or [better still] if, like me, you keep all guarantees together in a drawer; write the purchase date prominently on the outside of your guarantees as well.
Most smoke detectors can be expected to work dependably for about eight to ten years. After that period of time... better safe than sorry... replace them!
CAUTIONARY TALE
Don't rely on your yearly gas check to find all [or ANY] leaks, PLEASE. Our gas had been leaking before it got to the meter, we think for years, luckily it was in a cupboard by a vent and just by the back door. The yearly checks did not pick it up... and it wasn't until the boiler broke down that the problem was found.
Labels: carbon monoxide, smoke alarm batteries, smoke detector
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