If you ask any electrician, “should I install a battery or mains-supplied smoke alarm”, our DMH team would almost always expect you to be told “Mains-Powered”. The main problem with battery-powered smoke alarms is that people will often forget to replace the batteries. It is also common, that home-owners neglect to regularly test their battery smoke alarms and therefore are putting their family and themselves at risk.

Obviously, battery-powered smoke alarms are easy and straightforward to install, they provide flexibility as they can be placed almost anywhere, but the fact remains, if not maintained that can be dangerous.

Our DMH Electricians Recommend Mains-Powered Smoke Alarms.

The most common misconception relating to mains-powered smoke alarms, is that in the event of a power cut, the alarm won’t sound. However, having a battery back-up eliminates this problem.

Mains-powered detectors can also be wired in sequence so that, if one alarm does go off in one part of the building, the others will sound as well. This is extremely beneficial for any home but more so for landlords, with multi-occupancy properties or for commercial buildings and large warhouses.

Having your alarms professionally installed means less chance of anything going wrong and also means that your home or business has a guarantee and a warranty for servicing, should anything go wrong.

Don’t delay! For more information or to book an appointment with one of our professional team, simply get in touch by calling 01908 803567. We’re here to help.