Trust Our Smoke & CO Detector Installation
When you’re looking for reputable CO and smoke detector installation in Tampa, FL, Integrity Home Solutions will help keep you and your loved ones safe. Smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors play a crucial role in your safety. Smoke detectors can sense when there is smoke in the air in your home from a fire and alert you so you can leave. Carbon monoxide detectors do the same, but for the deadly odorless gas carbon monoxide. While you can generally smell smoke on your own unless you’re asleep, you won’t necessarily notice carbon monoxide in your home until it’s too late and you’re at risk. That’s why CO detector installation is equally as important as smoke detector installation. Luckily, Integrity Home Solutions performs both in the Tampa, FL community and beyond. Reach out to us for more information and to schedule an appointment.
Benefits of CO & Smoke Detector Installation Services
You may think that you can install your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on your own, but this is not always the best idea. Despite the fact you can buy standalone smoke and CO detectors from your local home improvement or retail stores, entrusting the process to trained professionals has a variety of benefits. When you need a new carbon monoxide or smoke detector in your Tampa, FL home, contact us at Integrity Home Solutions. Here are some of the top reasons to work with our experts on smoke and carbon monoxide detector installation services.
Correct Amount & Placement of Detectors
The average person doesn’t have off-the-cuff knowledge of how many carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are suggested for their size and configuration of home in Tampa, FL. When you work with a professional like those at Integrity Home Solutions, our team knows the recommended number of detectors for your space and where is best to place them for optimal effectiveness.
The general rule is that you need at least one carbon monoxide and smoke detector on each floor of your home, and another one of each outside of all bedrooms and a smoke detector inside each bedroom. There are specific rules for placement, as well. You should ensure that your smoke detectors are further than 10 feet from your kitchen and carbon monoxide detectors are placed away from your furnace or water heater. This will avoid false alarms. If this sounds like a lot to keep in mind, that’s because it is. Don’t fret about remembering all of this. Call Integrity Home Solutions, and our team of experts will install the right number of detectors in the right places around your Tampa, FL home.
Compliance with Codes & Laws
As a homeowner, you’re also likely to be unaware of the local laws in your area for the number of smoke detectors needed for your space. In order to keep your Tampa, FL home up to code, you should work with professionals who do this for a living. We know all the regulations and laws that affect your location in terms of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, so we’ll be able to install them in line with those requirements. Additionally, our expert electricians in Tampa, FL can check the wiring in your detectors to ensure code compliance for that, as well. If you violate local codes, you may end up having to pay a fine down the line, so this also saves you money.
Don’t Gamble with Your Safety
Only those who are trained to work with electrical systems should be installing wiring-related detectors in your home. That’s because it’s easy to accidentally get hurt by touching a live wire you didn’t realize was there or causing an unintended fire. When it comes to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that are hardwired into your Tampa, FL home, it takes more know-how and expertise than those you simply plug into your outlets or those that use batteries.
When you’re considering this kind of CO or smoke detector installation, you should always contact a professional. The team at Integrity Home Solutions includes certified electricians who know how to properly install your detectors while adhering to all necessary safety protocols. They’ll also be able to test and make sure your detectors are installed properly so you can trust that they’ll function as they should in the event of an emergency.
Expert Knowledge
The electricians we employ at Integrity Home Solutions in Tampa, FL are well-versed in the various types of CO and smoke detectors and how to correctly install them. They’ll be able to guide you to the safest and most reliable models that comply with your local codes. If you have specific needs for your home, we can also take those into account with our recommendations. Without our guidance you may have to take a guess as to which detectors are best for your Tampa, FL home and risk making a decision that has negative consequences for your safety.
Why Choose Installed CO Detectors Instead of Plug-Ins
You’ve likely seen the type of carbon monoxide detector that you can simply plug into the electrical outlets. While this may seem like a tempting solution for your Tampa, FL home, it’s not the best choice when it comes to safety. This is for a couple of reasons. First of all, the majority of your standard outlets in Tampa, FL homes (and homes across the country) are located closer to the floor of the room. Carbon monoxide tends to rise, so a carbon monoxide detector placed near the floor runs the risk of not catching the carbon monoxide buildup in the room until it’s become dire. When you get professional CO detector installation in a hardwired capacity, that’s more often located on the ceiling where the carbon monoxide is likely to build up first.
You have options when it comes to carbon monoxide detectors, as well as smoke detectors. Battery-powered carbon monoxide and smoke detectors don’t require as much installation as the hardwired type, but they can both be installed on walls and ceilings for optimal safety. A combination of hardwired and battery-powered detectors is a popular choice to enhance your level of safety. You should still consult with a professional like Integrity Home Solutions in Tampa, FL when setting up your detectors to make sure you have an adequate amount and in the right places.
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector Install FAQs
What is the lifespan of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors?
Smoke detectors that are either powered by batteries or hardwired into your electrical system have a lifespan of around a decade. At that point, you should get a new smoke detector installation performed. Carbon monoxide detectors don’t last quite as long. Your typical CO detector has a lifespan of between five to seven years, depending on the model.
Should I get both smoke detector and CO detector installation?
Yes, both types of detectors provide different benefits. You need both when taking into account the safety of your Tampa, FL home.
How do I know if I have carbon monoxide poisoning?
If you don’t currently have a CO detector and start to suddenly experience dizziness, a headache, weakness, confusion, muscle pain, and shortness of breath, you should leave your home and get your carbon monoxide levels assessed. The best way to stay safe from carbon monoxide is to invest in CO detector installation in your Tampa, FL home.