Smoke Alarm in Newcastleton

Smoke Alarm in Newcastleton

Smoke alarms are vital for every household. Every year, the Fire and Rescue Service visit more than 600,000 fires which result in over 800 deaths. These incidents could be prevented by having smoke alarms installed in each household or business premises. Smoke alarms are self-contained devices that detect a fire and sound an alarm. They should be fitted to the ceiling, though in certain properties you could see them fitted near the top of a wall. They can detect fires in their early stages, giving you time to react to a fire. There are various varieties of smoke alarms and they can be battery-powered or wired up to the mains electricity. Alarms that are powered by the mains are thought to be safer as you don’t need to be concerned about replacing the batteries when they run out. As long as you do not have a power cut, the smoke alarm should detect fires and keep you and your household safe. An electrician can help you set up a smoke alarm and connect it to your mains power. Just fill in our online form and we’ll place you in contact with up to 4 electricians who are qualified to provide you a competitive quote.