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The smoke alarms throughout the home help play an important role in keeping the user and the family safe and alert of possible dangers. Nevertheless, these smoke alarms are only as good as the fire alarm battery that is fueling them. 

The home smoke alarm must be tended to and monitored as required for it to work properly. In case a potentially dangerous situation were to occur in the home, the user will be pleased user check the smoke alarm battery!

Signs to Replace Battery

Users will likely notice a high-pitched chirping noise coming from the smoke alarm if the batteries need to be changed. It's ideal to be proactive and change the batteries before that noise occurs.

If the user changes the batteries in a single alarm, be sure the user changes the batteries in the rest of the alarms in the home.

Date indicator

If the user notices the user has a smoke detector that goes off frequently, the user should change

Smoke alarms that are battery operated and that are hardwired into the electrical system must have their batteries changed yearly. An effective date indicator is to change the batteries on New Year's Day.

It is a brand new year celebrate it with fire safety and a brand new battery for the smoke detector. If the user notices the user has a smoke detector that goes off frequently, the user should change the batteries twice a year.

Testing alarms 

Don't wait for the smoke alarm to make that annoying chirping noise to remind the user to change its batteries. That is a pleasant safety feature and it is there to let the user know that it is time to change batteries and test the detectors, but the user wants to be assertive in these matters and doesn't think that all the alarms and detectors in the house are working properly.

Test them monthly. Replace their batteries at least once a year. Furthermore, ensure that the user changes the batteries in all of the home's smoke detectors. Generally, there ought to be a smoke detector in every bedroom, outside all sleeping areas, and also a minimum of one on every floor of the home.

Functioning batteries

The user will be certain the smoke alarm battery will work properly as a result of the long alarm life

When it comes to safety, it's critical to always have functioning batteries installed. The battery in the smoke alarm must be something that the user can confidently depend on. That is why we at FCF, recommend a 10-Year Sealed Battery Smoke Alarm.

Check out the smoke alarm legislation for specific requirements for the area. Even if it is not mandated in the area, FCF highly recommends them. Instead of having to remember to routinely change the smoke alarm batteries, the user will be certain the smoke alarm battery will work properly as a result of the long alarm life. Since these smoke alarms are warranted for 10 years, users can be sure they will last.

Reputable smoke detectors

Lastly, choose reputable smoke detectors and make use of excellent batteries if users switch batteries in smoke detectors. Never ever use rechargeable batteries. The most effective smoke alarm will make the user and the family feel protected at all times. Even though the price of living is climbing, we at FCF understand that safety and life are priceless and must be preserved with high-quality and functioning smoke alarms.

Visit the FCF website to learn more about smoke alarms or other fire protection equipment such as fire extinguishers, fire sprinklers, fire detection systems, online fire safety training courses, hydrant testing, RCD testing, electrical works, and many more. 

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