The common smoke sensor above will expire exactly 10 years after the date on the back of the unit. The date shown is the date it was manufactured.
Did you know that smoke and fire sensors have expiration dates? It’s not commonly known, but true. The sensor modules rely on an electro-chemical reaction to smoke and get saturated over time depending on exposure. They should be replaced every 10 years. Not sure how old yours is? Look for the expiration date on the back of the unit. If you don’t see a date, replace it.
Monitored smoke and fire sensors are key to getting help to your home in a hurry, whether you are home or not. They make the same loud alarm as traditional smoke sensors, however, a monitored system also alerts your local monitoring center of the problem 24/7. From there, the monitoring center will notify the proper authorities and call you, giving them the best opportunity to save your home. Better yet, having a monitored smoke sensor does not increase the cost of your security system monitoring.
Another added bonus to owning a monitored smoke sensor is that your home insurance company may offer additional discounts for implementing this technology. Adding automation services from WH Security will allow you to check your system from your smart device or computer.
