Stay protected in your Bloomington home with these smoke detector installation tips

Did you invest in an older property only to discover that it doesn’t have enough smoke detectors or is missing them altogether? Even more recently built homes may not have an adequate amount or in the right locations. If you need to add these essential safety devices, abide by our smoke detector installation tips for Bloomington homes and learn why monitored fire alarms are best for your safety. 

Where to install your Bloomington smoke detectors

Since achieving common use toward the end of the 1970s, smoke detectors have saved a multitude of lives. Even with the obvious benefit, quite a few properties either don’t have an adequate amount or the ones they have don’t work. Curious if you really need them? You should know that the chance of perishing in a residential fire is decreased by 60 percent when you have operational smoke alarms, according to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA).

Follow these basic smoke detector installation recommendations when placing them in your Bloomington home:

• Place a smoke detector on each level of your residence, including your cellar.
• Put them in and on the outside of each bedroom (and any other sleeping area).
• Hardwired units should only be hooked up by qualified electricians.
• For the best protection, link your smoke detectors so that if one is set off, they all go off.
• Place them high on walls or on ceilings but be sure to steer clear of dead air spots in corners or near the tip of a vaulted ceiling.
• Avoid false alarms by keeping them out of kitchens and no less than 10 feet from cooktops.
• Always adhere to the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

Most smoke detectors are operational for 5 years but don’t just assume they work. Test them every 30-60 days to confirm proper operation. 

Why are monitored smoke detectors the better choice?

Why not choose smoke detectors that integrate into your home security system for greater safety? Monitored fire alarms give you the following advantages:

• You and your monitoring team will get instant notifications whenever a crisis is detected. The warning will be sent to your smartphone via your home security app.
• Your smoke detector can initiate other smart sensors. To illustrate, you can power your cooling and heating system down to decrease the proliferation of flames and release your smart locks to assist your evacuation.
• Many of the latest smoke detectors utilize photoelectric sensors for improved safety. They can sense elevating heat levels before the arrival of smoke.

Some variations are combination units that safeguard your loved ones by detecting both fire and CO. You’ll appreciate the functionality and the benefit of having an expert monitoring staff on your side. Dedicated monitoring agents can get emergency services to your house more rapidly.

Go a safer route with monitored smoke detector installation in Bloomington from Vivint

Better protect your family and home with monitored smoke detectors in Bloomington from Vivint. You’ll benefit from photoelectric sensing, 24-7 support, instant alerts, and custom-tailored home automation. Order yours today as part of a complete home security package. Contact us at (309) 332-1140 to get started.