🏠 Week 5 Home Check Reminder

Published 26 days ago • 1 min read

Welcome to Week 5 of The Weekly Home Check

Let's do a quick fire safety refresh! This week, we're testing our smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors and checking that our fire extinguishers are in good working order.

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🌬️ Check Smoke Alarms & Carbon Monoxide Detectors:

In newer homes, these units will generally be connected but will still have a battery and should be regularly tested. There are 2 types of alarms: Ionization, which will detect flames, and Photoelectric, which will detect smoke. It's recommended to have one with both, but if not, Photoelectric is the better option.

To test, simply press the test button until the alarm sounds. If the sound is weak or inconsistent, it's time to replace the batteries.
The batteries should be replaced about 1-2 times a year with a 9-volt battery though many newer devices come with a 10 year never change battery.
If the unit chirps every 1-2 minutes, replace the batteries.
Equip each floor of your house with a unit, including the attic & basement.
These devices typically last around 10 years.

🔥 Inspect Fire Extinguishers:

Check to make sure the extinguisher is pressurized.

If the arrow is in the green, you are good to go.
If the arrow is in the red, it needs to be recharged.
Remember to turn the unit upside down about once a month to prevent the contents from settling on the bottom.
Check the expiration to make sure the unit hasn't expired

In the event you have to use, remember P.A.S.S.

P - Pull the pin
A - Aim the nozzle
S - Squeeze the trigger
S - Sweep the spray back and forth

Be sure to add your purchase dates and warranty information for your smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers in your Home Journal & Log Book.

-Kyshawn

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