Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors save lives. If you own property, you need to adequately equip it with these devices.
Miller’s Heating and Air Conditioning is proud to partner with E.T. Lawson to provide the services you need, including installation, maintenance, and replacement.
Early Detection and Life-Saving Protection
Smoke and carbon monoxide are serious threats to any household, as they are both life-threatening issues that you need to know about as soon as possible.
Smoke detectors let you know there is a fire in your home and that you need to evacuate or take other action as soon as possible. Detecting a problem early gives you the best chance of minimizing damage to your property while saving the lives within.
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas, making it difficult to detect. However, its mere presence in a room can kill you. The deadly combination has led to the name “the silent killer.”
With our installation services, you can detect these threats early. We’ll install effective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that will alert you as soon as these issues are present. You can rest easy knowing that you have a line of defense against these threats.
Effective Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Placement
You can’t just throw smoke and carbon monoxide detectors anywhere and expect them to work perfectly. Proper placement is key to their effectiveness.
You need smoke detectors within each bedroom and on every level of the building. They should be high on the wall or the ceiling, as smoke tends to move upwards. You should not place them near windows or vents.
Meanwhile, you need at least one carbon monoxide detector on each level of the home. Preferably, detectors should be near sleeping areas so they can alert you to the presence of carbon monoxide even if you are asleep.
E.T. Lawson understands exactly what goes into the proper placement of these detectors. They’ll set them up in your home or property so they have the best chance of catching a problem early, keeping occupants and the property safe.
Legal Requirement and Code Compliance
In many cases, smoke detectors aren’t just a nice tool to have; they are a legal requirement.
Many localities have laws that mandate the installation of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in buildings. Building codes may dictate how many detectors you need, their locations, and even the type of detector. To ensure electrical code compliance, you need to be sure that your building has the required detectors.
Failure to comply with these regulations could mean property owners face fines, penalties, and legal liability.
The licensed electrical installers at E.T. Lawson understand local laws in Chesapeake, VA, and can guide you through the decision process. Then, they’ll install new detectors in the optimal locations.
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Installation and Replacement
While both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are critical, they don’t last forever. Eventually, these detectors start to break down and become less effective.
When breakdowns happen, detectors fail to provide the level of safety hazard prevention that they should. They may not work properly and may be unable to properly detect these gases.
Unfortunately, this could create a situation where you believe you have protection, yet you don’t.
Miller’s Heating and Air Conditioning and E.T. Lawson can help install and replace smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. If your detectors are getting older and you’re worried they aren’t working right, our team will be there to replace them. We’ll set you up with new detectors that will work perfectly for years to come.
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Maintenance
It would be great if you could simply install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and forget about them. However, both types of detectors need regular maintenance.
Dust, debris, or other contaminants can interfere with operations. Regular cleaning can prevent this.
You’ll need to replace batteries about once a year in battery-operated devices. Meanwhile, you’ll need to check for wear or damage on hardwired detectors.
You should also regularly test carbon monoxide and smoke detectors to make sure they’re working properly.
Professional maintenance services, including battery testing and replacement, can help give you peace of mind that your detectors are always up for the job.
Trust Your Safety to Licensed Professionals
If you need services relating to your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, leave it to us. With our partnership with E.T. Lawson, you can rest easy knowing your detectors are ready to protect you.
Want to make sure your Chesapeake, VA property is safe and secure? Give Miller’s Heating and Air Conditioning a call at 757-623-6600 to schedule your appointment today.