Topic Summary: You may have missed Fire Prevention Week but we feel you can still benefit from some facts and insight into wireless smoke detectors. When you think about it, the new level of detector protection makes sense!
The Facts: The kitchen is the #1 spot where home fires get their start, and cooking seems to be the activity that triggers most kitchen fires. In fact, 40% of all household fires start in the kitchen. Six deaths are reported every day from residential fires.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, the death rate per 100 reported fires was 49% less in homes with working smoke alarms than in homes without this protection (see New Tech Story Below.) Home Depot is having a series of Home Fire Workshops at stores all over the U.S. Get more info here. At some locations, free smoke detectors are provided. Extensive data is available on the National Fire Protection Association website.
The Smoke Detector has gone wireless… why?
A huge enhancement in smoke detectors has gone unnoticed by many homeowners. If a fire starts in your home, you only have about three minutes to escape. What if a fire starts in the basement and the door to the basement is closed? Precious minutes may be wasted if your detector near your bedroom does not go off.
By installing the latest technology, if one alarm goes off all of the alarms in the house go off at the same time, providing you critical time to get out of the home. Having the fire department at your home five minutes sooner can also prevent a total loss compared to isolated damage. The video below explains the process.
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