Are Your South Euclid Smoke Detectors in Working Order?

1/6/2022 (Permalink)

According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), smoke detectors should be tested at least once a month.

You hear it all the time – “test your smoke detectors!” or “replace your smoke detector batteries!” But, do you really abide by these recommendations? You should.

According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), smoke detectors should be tested at least once a month and batteries should be replaced at least once or twice a year. We suggest replacing batteries in the spring and then again in the fall. Spring ahead – Change your smoke detector batteries! Fall back – Change them again!

Just assuming your smoke detectors are working properly could very well lead to a dangerous situation. Protect your family and your property the best you can by following these simple steps each month:

- Give your family members a heads up that you’ll be testing the alarm.

- Have a family member stand at the furthest point away from the alarm in your home to make sure it can be heard.

- Press and hold the test button on the smoke detector. If it sounds weak, it’s time to replace the batteries.

For more information on this topic, check out Everything You Need to Know About Smoke Detectors by our friends at American Family Insurance.

Unfortunately, taking the proper safety precautions cannot necessarily prevent a fire from happening. As a locally owned and operated business, SERVPRO of Beachwood and Cleveland Northeast is close by and ready to respond to any smoke or fire damage emergency.

We clean and restore your property using specialized equipment and cleaning techniques. Our “restore first” mentality reduces interruption and gets you back to your life as quickly as possible.

If you have any questions about fire, smoke or soot damage, contact us at 216-464-4498 or visit our fire damage webpage. Our team of professionals is always Here to Help the communities of Pepper Pike, Richmond Heights, South Euclid and beyond!