How Long Do Residential Smoke Alarms Work?

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How Long Do Residential Smoke Alarms Work? The
safety of every home is ensured by smoke alarms.
According to the National Fire Protection
Association of the United States, almost 60 of
all fire deaths happen in homes without smoke
detectors. However, even though these devices are
vital, it is equally dangerous to use an old
one. The most fire alarms last between 8 and 10
years. The unit's effectiveness will decrease
after this time, so you may want to replace it.
The NFPA mandates that residential smoke alarms
be replaced every ten years. Other factors, such
as age, can also cause a smoke detector to need
to be replaced. This article will discuss how to
determine if your smoke alarm is past its useful
life span. It also includes how to use properly
your smoke alarm so that it lasts a long
time. Let's first make sure that you know what a
smoke alarm does. What is a smoke detector? How
does it differ from a smoke alarm? These terms
are often used interchangeably in relation to
protecting homes from fire. In reality, however,
they are two different things. A smoke detector,
as the name implies, is a device that detects
smoke in your home. The fire alarm on the other
hand is a device that receives the signal from
the smoke alarm and alerts the people of imminent
danger. The alarms are usually loud and clear
with flashing lights and high pitch sounds.
People with hearing impairments can also receive
a warning by using this method. The smoke alarm
detects smoke and alerts people nearby.
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• How can you get to know if your smoke alarm is
  broken or expired?
• Your perfect smoke alarm will soon be gone
  forever. You will eventually have to give it up
  and buy a new one. Most cases, the age factor
  plays a major role in this decision. Because
  smoke sensors wear down as the device age. You
  might not be aware that the device isn't working
  properly. The electronic part of the device would
  appear to be working fine, but the sensor inside
  is not.
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• If you see the following, it's time to replace
  your smoke alarm.
• The device may be more than ten years old.
  Usually, the date of manufacture and sometimes
  the expiration date are written on the device.
  Simply subtract the manufacture date from the
  device's age to determine if it is still in use.
• Smoke alarms suddenly go off without warning. It
  could be that dirt, smoke or other contaminants
  have caused the device to trip over.
• The device's expiration date and manufacture date
  are no longer visible. This is likely because the
  expiration date has expired. If you see any of
  these signs, it's time to replace the smoke
  alarm.
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• How can you get the best out of your smoke
  detectors?
• It isn't just the age of your smoke alarm that
  can cause it to stop working. It can also
  malfunction if it is not used properly. These are
  some tips to avoid this and keep your smoke alarm
  in top condition to ensure it lasts a long time.
• Make sure you have smoke alarms installed in
  every bedroom. You should also remember to place
  them outside the bedrooms.
• Smoke alarms should be installed on all levels of
  your home.
• Avoid placing smoke alarms in close proximity to
  bathrooms, ducts and windows. This is to ensure
  that any steam, drafts or cooking smoke from
  these areas does not cause a false alarm.
• Smoke alarms should be tested once per month. You
  can do this by pressing "test" on the device.

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