Take The First Step Toward Protecting Your Home And Family

Installing photoelectric smoke alarms in your Queensland property is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your home and family from potential fires.

Smoke detectors are essential in all homes throughout Australia, but many homeowners are unaware of the advances in smoke detectors and the benefits of upgrading their current installation. Furthermore, there is growing concern about the maintenance and upkeep of smoke alarms in residential homes, with many alarms either broken and in need of replacement or without batteries. Unfortunately, smoke alarms cannot do what they are required to do unless you prioritise regular maintenance and upkeep, and that is what we are here for!

What Are Photoelectric Smoke Alarms?

Photoelectric smoke alarms employ innovative technology that detects smoke from slow-burning and smouldering fires as opposed to ionised smoke alarms, which are more ideal for detecting smoke from fast-flaming fires. Both are necessary, but photoelectric smoke alarms outperform ionised smoke alarms when dealing with slower, smouldering flames, such as those produced by upholstered furniture ignited by a cigarette. Typically, a smouldering fire can go undetected for quite some time if no alarms are installed in the home, which could lead to large quantities of carbon monoxide being released into the air.

With the risk of property damage, injury and inhaling deadly chemicals if a fire occurs, installing both ionised and photoelectric smoke alarms in your home is the best step towards protecting your family.

Fire And Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips

Protecting your home and family starts with installing smoke alarms throughout the house, preferably on every floor and in every bedroom. However, carbon monoxide detectors could also be installed to detect the poisonous emissions of a fire, as it is impossible to detect without an alarm. Some safety tips to follow include:

• Install smoke alarms throughout the home and test them regularly to ensure they are all working properly, and replace the batteries annually.
• Install interconnected smoke alarms so that everyone in the house is made aware of a fire and can get out quickly.
• Establish and practise an escape route with your family and once you get out of the house, it is important to stay out and call for help.
• Know the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, which include headache, fatigue, shortness of breath, vomiting, nausea, dizziness, loss of muscular coordination, loss of consciousness and death. If any of your family members exhibit these symptoms following a fire, get them to a hospital immediately.

There are no shortcuts when it comes to keeping your family and home safe, so follow these fire and carbon monoxide safety tips and give us a call today to learn more about our photoelectric smoke alarm installations in Queensland!