Smoke Alarm in Richmond

Smoke Alarm in Richmond

Smoke alarms are essential for every household. Each year, the Fire and Rescue Service go to over 600,000 fires which result in more than 800 deaths. These incidents could be prevented by getting smoke alarms placed in every home or business premises. Smoke alarms are self-contained devices that detect a fire and sound an alarm. They should be fitted to the ceiling, although in certain properties you may see them fitted towards the top of a wall. They are able to detect fires in their early stages, giving you time to react to a fire. There are various types of smoke alarms and they can be battery-powered or wired up to the mains electricity. Alarms that are powered by the mains are believed to be safer as you don’t need to worry about changing the batteries when they run out. Providing you do not have a power cut, the smoke alarm should detect fires and keep you and your household safe. An electrician will help you install a smoke alarm and connect it to your mains power. Just fill in our online form and we’ll place you in touch with up to 4 electricians who are certified to give you a competitive quote.