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Have You had Your Smoke Detector Replaced?

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If you haven’t had your smoke detectors replaced in a while, it’s time to do so. Smoke detectors lose their effectiveness over time and can’t help protect your home if they’re not working properly. Electrical Connections LLC in Montgomery County can help you replace your smoke detectors quickly and easily. As your reliable local electricians, we can also provide other emergency electrical services if needed. Don’t wait until it’s too late – continue reading this blog to ensure that your smoke detectors are in good condition today!

Smoke Detector Replacement

It’s important to keep your smoke detectors in good condition because they can lose their effectiveness over time. If you wait too long to replace them, you could be putting your home at risk. In terms of time, smoke detectors should be replaced every ten years, according to most manufacturers. However, it’s a good idea to check them every year to ensure they’re still working properly. You can usually tell if a smoke detector needs to be replaced if it starts making strange noises or if the light is flickering. If you’re not sure, it’s always best to be on the side of caution and get it replaced.

Smoke Detector Repair

If you have a smoke detector that’s not working properly, Electrical Connections will help. We offer smoke detector repair services for all types of smoke detectors. We’ll come to your home and look at the problem, then give you an estimate for the repairs. In most cases, we can fix the problem quickly and easily.

Don’t wait until it’s too late to get your smoke detectors replaced or repaired. Instead, contact Electrical Connections LLC today! We’re always here to help when you need us, 24/7.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

In addition to smoke detectors, it’s also a good idea to have carbon monoxide detectors in your home. Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless gas that can be deadly if you’re exposed to it for too long. That’s why it’s important to have a detector that can warn you if there’s too much carbon monoxide in the air.

We offer carbon monoxide detector replacement and repair services just like we do for smoke detectors. We’ll come out to your home and look at the problem, and then we’ll give you an estimate for the repairs. In most cases, we can fix the problem quickly and easily.

Replacement by Law

Section 10.4 6 of the NFPA Code states that unless recommended by the manufacturer, a smoke alarm shall not remain in service longer than ten years from the manufacturer’s date. 

It’s important to make sure that your smoke detectors are in good condition. Don’t risk breaking the law – make sure that your smoke detectors are in good condition today! Contact Electrical Connections LLC for all of your smoke detector needs. We’re always here to help!

The bottom line is this: it’s important to keep your smoke detectors in good condition. If you have any questions or concerns about your current detectors, call us and get more information from our 24/7 support!

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