SE Valley Times

You can prevent smoke detector false alarms.

This past week, Gilbert Fire & Rescue was dispatched to 24 false fire alarms. 

There are a few reasons why your detectors may alarm when the temperatures drop:

•    Low batteries: When batteries are low the smoke detector will usually beep every few minutes or so to signal that the batteries need to be replaced.

•    Condensation (water vapor): The sensor is a particle sensing device, so when water condenses in the sensor, the unit will go into alarm.

Prevent your household from experiencing a 3 AM wake-up call with these tips 

Test battery once a month

Clean smoke detectors twice a year

Replace batteries every year

Replace smoke detectors every 10 years

Gilbert Fire & Rescue now offers a new service to assist residents with installing and maintaining their smoke detectors. 

For more information and to schedule an appointment, please visit Gilbert’s smoke detector servicing webpage. 

To learn more about false smoke detector alarms and home fire safety at gilbertaz.gov/firesafety.

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