What are the pros and cons of the electric detectors?
You do not have to change batteries and there is no annoying beep when the battery is low. However, fires or power outages that affect electricity mean the alarm will not work. Also, detectors must be placed where wiring is available. Do I have to do anything to maintain my detectors? Yes. You should test them once a month by holding a candle 6 inches away and blowing smoke toward the detector. The alarm should sound in 20 seconds. Children can help test and get familiar with the sound the alarm makes. Some alarms have test buttons, but to be sure the detector works, use the smoke-testing method. To test your carbon monoxide detector, just use the test button. For all types of detectors, replace batteries every 6 months or when they are low. Clean the unit at least once a year by vacuuming the detector. Never paint the detectors. With so many brands of detectors on the market, how do I choose one? Be sure to buy a detector that has the label of a testing laboratory, for example, Underw
