Smoke detectors are going to either chirp for a second and stop or beep continuously in a pattern of three beeps and a pause, both of these noises mean something completely different. Why are your smoke detectors chirping or beeping? Reasons include: The battery needs to be changed The battery pull-tab is still intact, or…
According to the National Fire Protection Association, having smoke detectors installed in your home reduces the chances of dying in a fire by 50%. To have an adequate fire alarm system, you must install smoke detectors inside and outside every bedroom and at least one on each floor, including the basement. How much does it…
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that displaces oxygen in the blood and deprives the heart, brain, and vital organs of oxygen. Large amounts of carbon monoxide can overcome you without warning and kill you within minutes. Do carbon monoxide detectors expire? Carbon monoxide detectors expire after 5 to 10 years of use. Most…
When it comes to fire safety, we often forget about the dangers around us in our own homes. It took a near kitchen fire to realize how unprepared I was if a fire ever broke out. Since then, I have done a lot of research to find out the most common causes of home fires…