Installing Hardwired Smoke Alarms

Installing hardwired smoke alarms at your Oxfordshire home will help to keep you and your family safe from the dangers of fire and smoke inhalation.

Smoke alarms are an essential safety feature, providing a lifesaving early warning in the event of a fire. Unfortunately, Smoke alarms are also often the most neglected safety device in a home, with many of us guilty of forgetting to test and change the batteries. The installation of hardwired smoke alarms makes it easier to keep your family safe. Installed by a competent and qualified electrician, they are more reliable than battery powered smoke alarms and can have a lifespan of 10 years. If you are looking for a reliable, local smoke alarm electrician to install hardwired smoke alarms at your Oxfordshire property, Hawtin Electrical are here to help.

Why install hardwired smoke alarms?

When a hardwired smoke alarm is installed, it is connected to the mains electrical supply in your home. They are far more reliable than their battery powered counterparts. All mains powered smoke alarms have an emergency backup battery in case of power cuts, so they will always work and protect your family. The average lifespan of a hardwired smoke alarm is around 10 years. As with other alarms, they still require regular testing but you won’t need to change the batteries in that time. Mains smoke alarms can also be linked to other smoke alarms in your home. If smoke is detected by one alarm, all the alarms will sound. This additional warning time can make all the difference in the event of a fire.

Where should smoke alarms be installed?

An experienced smoke alarm electrician will help you to choose the right locations in your Oxfordshire home to install smoke alarms.

Alarms should be located:

On every level of your home including the attic and basement.
In each bedroom.
At the top or bottom of each staircase.
In all the main living areas of your home.
In the kitchen but away from the cooker.

Should an electrician fit smoke alarms?

Hardwired smoke alarms are powered by the mains and use the existing electrical circuitry in your home. Safe installation requires skill and experience. Faulty and damaged wiring can be a fire hazard so it is important that the smoke alarm installer knows what they are doing. It is also worth considering that an incorrectly installed smoke alarm may not function properly or alert you in the event of a fire. Choosing a qualified electrician to install your smoke alarms will ensure a safe result. It is also recommended that you choose an electrician who is Part P compliant and registered with NICEIC to ensure their work meets building regulations. This is particularly relevant if the installation is undertaken as part of larger renovation works or if you are a landlord. Each will require the correct documentation to sign off the works and stay on the right side of the law.

If you are looking for an experienced electrician to install hardwired smoke alarms in your Oxfordshire home, contact Hawtin Electrical. We are fully qualified and NICEIC registered Part P compliant installers. We pride ourselves on our outstanding level of service. We are reliable, friendly and professional. To arrange your smoke alarm installation, call us today.

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Installing Hardwired Smoke Alarms