At WH Security, safety is our number one focus which is why Fire Safety Month is so important to us. This year, National Fire Prevention Week is October 3-9.
Monitored smoke sensors are one of the top products added to the home security systems that our specialists install every day. But even with smoke sensors and alarms in the home, there are additional safety tips you can follow to make sure your family and home is safe. These tips come from the National Fire Prevention Association.
- Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside every sleeping space and on every level of the home. Large homes may need extra smoke alarms.
- It is best to use interconnected smoke alarms. When one sounds, they all sound.
- Test all smoke sensors at least once a month.
- A smoke alarm should be on the ceiling or high on a wall.
- Keep smoke alarms away from the kitchen to reduce false alarms. They should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the stove.
- Understand your alarm’s lifespan, which is typically 7-10 years. Replace units before they expire.
- A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire. Sleep with bedroom doors closed whenever possible.
For added protection, add monitored smoke sensors to your home security system. Monitored sensors will alert the monitoring center anytime an alarm is triggered, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Then dispatchers will contact you and the proper authorities. So even if you aren’t home, help can be sent to your residence. Even better, many insurance companies reward homeowners that have monitored smoke sensors by reducing the premiums they pay on their policies. Check with your insurance company to find out what discounts are available to you.
To learn more about monitored smoke sensors and how to add them to your home, contact WH Security at 763.477.3664.