What You Should Know About Smoke Detectors
- By Staff Writer
- Published 06/17/2009
- Education
- Unrated
If your smoke detector is not working properly, the silence could be deadly. There are three types of smoke detectors: 1. Ionization- works faster in a blazing fire 2. Photoelectric- works faster in a smoldering fire 3. Dual Sensor- works fast in either type of fire.
For maintenance: Change the battery in the Spring and Fall when you set your clock. Test the detector every month. Vacuum the vents of the detector at least once a year. Always follow manufacturer’s instructions. The National Fire Protection Association recommends replacing your smoke detector every 10 years.
For more information, please call the Houston Fire Department Community Outreach at (713)495-7900.
For maintenance: Change the battery in the Spring and Fall when you set your clock. Test the detector every month. Vacuum the vents of the detector at least once a year. Always follow manufacturer’s instructions. The National Fire Protection Association recommends replacing your smoke detector every 10 years.
For more information, please call the Houston Fire Department Community Outreach at (713)495-7900.