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7 People Die Every Day Because Of It!

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Education & Training with Consulting Group INC/ Short Sale Negotiation Company

According to research about seven people die every day in the US as a result of house fires. Using smoke detectors has resulted in a significant decrease in the number of house fire related deaths and injuries.[ Maintaining your smoke detectors properly could make all the difference in the world. 

 

Performing a Safety Test

 

1.Warn family members. This is so they will not feel frightened when the detector goes off, unless you are trying to do a surprise fire drill.

 

2.Ask someone to help you. When testing an alarm, it will sound loud to you because you are going to be standing directly underneath it. However, you may also want to be sure that your detector is loud enough that anyone in any room in the home can hear it so having a helper in another part of the house will help out.

 

3.Test the power. Many smoke detectors are equipped with a light that indicates the unit is receiving power. However, you should still use the test button to ensure that the alarm will sound properly. You can do this by pushing and holding the test button for a few seconds.

 

4.Check the smoke sensor using an aerosol spray. In addition to making sure that the unit is receiving power properly, you will want to make sure that the detector’s smoke sensor is working correctly, too. You can purchase an inexpensive aerosol spray, which is deigned specifically for testing smoke detectors (not just any aerosol spray).

 

5.Test your detector at least once each month. Get into a habit of checking your smoke detectors when you pay your rent or mortgage…this is also a good practice to know when you need to change out your air filter.

Comments (2)

William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

My parents were very much on top of fire exits for the family and where to meet.  We lived in old houses many years and dad was always wary about fires.

Oct 25, 2016 08:16 AM
Hunter Paschall
Consulting Group INC/ Short Sale Negotiation Company - Longwood, FL

Definitly a real concern. It is always great to be prepared. 

Jan 02, 2017 10:50 AM