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Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installation in Strathroy, London & Surrounding Communities
We install, inspect and maintain alarms to ensure you and your family is safe.
Tom Schmidt Electrical has provided Strathroy, London, Mount Brydges, Watford, Glencoe, Parkhill, and Lucan with professional installation of Co Monoxide alarms and smoke detectors, protecting homes and businesses from fire and carbon monoxide.
We install, inspect and maintain alarms as per the drawn out above and the fire and building codes of minimum standard of Ontario law, which ensures your family is safe.
Known as the 'silent killer,' carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless and deadly gas. Furnaces, fireplaces, gas stoves, water heaters, wood burning appliances, and idle vehicles are a few of the many household sources.
We can install Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors in all necessary locations in your home to ensure you are safe.
If you have battery powered smoke alarms in your home, you may want to consider switching to hardwired, battery-backup smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. In most homes, the smoke alarm becomes an afterthought, but if the worst case scenario happens, you need an alarm in good working condition to alert you of the problem. Hardwired alarms are the most reliable for you and your family.
If you have an old smoke alarm, we can help you replace it safely so you have peace of mind.
- CO alarm installation (hardwired or plug-in with battery backup)
- Alarm system upgrades for multi-level protection
- Regular inspection & testing
- Certified replacements for expired detectors
We partner with major equipment manufacturers who comply with Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) for effective and reliable services.
🚨 Smoke Alarm Installation
In a fire, every single second counts. Smoke alarms give the crucial early warning of a fire, which is a potential life-saver.
Ontario legislation stipulates the installation of a smoke detector on every level and outside every sleeping area. In practice, it goes beyond compliance to how reliable the system is and how well it is placed.
Tom Schmidt Electrical has a range of smoke detectors, including;
- Hardwired smoke alarms with battery backup
- Dual-sensor (ionization & photoelectric) detectors
- Interconnected alarm systems for multi-room coverage
- Smart alarms that sync with mobile notifications.
Our electricians install alarms in potential danger areas such as the kitchen, hall, and bedrooms.
We also have a schedule for safety inspection to check functionality, check battery strength and the life of the smoke alarm as they usually have to be replaced every 8 to 10 years.
🧠 Top 5 Alarm Safety Questions
1. How often should I replace my smoke and CO alarms?
Replacements should occur 8-10 years after installation, or replace immediately if the alarm fails testing or beeps irregularly.
2. Where should carbon monoxide alarms be installed?
Outside sleeping areas, on all floors of the home, and next to any appliances that burn fuel or in an attached garage.
3. Do hardwired alarms have an advantage over battery powered?
Certainly. Hardwired devices with battery reserve are more dependable and have greater industry acceptance.
4. Is it possible for one alarm to detect smoke and CO simultaneously?
Certainly. For smaller residences, dual sensor combo alarms are more convenient and dual code compliant.
5. What steps do I take to test the functionality of my alarm?
Monthly, you should use the test button or light smoke to activate the sensor.