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Time to change out that old detector. If it's old it's probably bad.

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Home Inspector with Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections 10072923

Time to change out that old detector. If it's old it's probably bad.

There has been a number of homes that I have inspected for Desert Sun Home Inspections in Carlsbad, New Mexico that have the old smoke detectors still in place.

Non working smoke detector.

They don't work. they are old and in need of replacement. I test the units in place and find they either don't work at all or if they do work they only put out a very low beeping noise that you would need a safety dog in the home to hear the very low pitched sound they were emitting.

What is the best smoke detector to guy and installl when installing new smoke detectors in your home?

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Another friendly reminder to change out those old smoke detectors before it's too late.

If you need a home inspection in eddy, Lea or Chaves county New Mexico call Clint for a quote today at 575-706-5586

Have a great day every one.

ps. No I don't have stock in the Kidde smoke detector comany. :-)

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Clint  McKie

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Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Thanks for the smoke detector information Clint...you can never be to safe and this low cost device could save many lives.

Mar 17, 2013 11:16 PM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Always a good reminder, Clint. It's always good to be safe!

Mar 18, 2013 12:17 AM
Adrian Willanger
206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA
Profit from my two decades of experience

Clint-your post are always very timily. Saturday night I got in the middle of the night and removed a battery from my detector, it might be a good time to upgrade.

 

Best-Adrian

Mar 18, 2013 01:40 AM
Joshua Zargari
MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY
MJ Decorators Workshop

Good evening Clint.

That is an easy fix.

One should change the batteries every six months.

Mar 18, 2013 07:17 AM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

Like Jim said, forget the ionization type and only use photo-electric type---and no combination type either.

Mar 18, 2013 07:21 AM
Robert Butler
Aspect Inspection - Montreal West Island, QC
Montreal Home Inspector | Aspect Inspection
Valentines day, celebrated not so long ago, is a date that our local fire department used to do an annual reminder to test and change the batteries. True love expressed with batteries, not chocolates.
Mar 18, 2013 12:16 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Dorie,

They need to be checked every six months.

Have a great day in Canyon Creek.

Best, Clint McKie

Mar 18, 2013 10:20 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Sally and David,

Not a fixture but a safety device, They need to be maintained like the changing of a light bulb that goe's out.

Have a great day in Wisconsin.

Best, Clint McKie

Mar 18, 2013 10:21 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Tom,

This is so true. Many think they simply take out the battery and it stops the chirping. It will also stop working all together. Not a good thing.

Have a wonderful day in Sacramento.

Best, Clint McKie

Mar 18, 2013 10:25 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Fred,

I had a good laugh about your comment.

Have a great day in the Tampa area.

Best, Clint McKie

Mar 18, 2013 10:26 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hello Anita,

Never underestimate the power of a safety device. Many are taken for granted and always overlooked.

Have a great day in Warner Robins.

Best, Clint McKie

Mar 18, 2013 10:28 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hello Mr. Bond.

You can never be too safe my friend.

Have a great day in Fairport Harbor, Ohio.

Best, Clint McKie

Mar 18, 2013 10:30 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Toni,

We always forget to get these checked out. This should be on the list of to do's as you set up a home for the markets.

Have a great day in New Port Richey.

Best, Clint McKie

Mar 18, 2013 10:31 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Adrian,

You just never know if the existing units are working or not. Test the units and when in doubt. Replace them.

Have a good day in Seattle my friend.

Best, Clint McKie

Mar 18, 2013 10:32 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Joshua,

I could'nt agree with you more. Replace the batteries and have more peace of mind when your sleeping.

Have a good day in Lynbrook, New York.

Best, Clint McKie

Mar 18, 2013 10:34 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Charles,

Sound advice from a seasoned pro inspector.

Thanks for the wisdom and leadership.

Best, Clint McKie

Mar 18, 2013 10:36 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Robert,

Good thing too. Many homes need the batteries and they had never been changed out.

Have a great day in Montreal my friend.

Best, Clint McKie

Mar 18, 2013 10:38 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Conrad,

Every single state is different when it comes to the safety issues of that state.

Good way to keep on top of these issues when selling a home.

Have a great day in Webster.

Best, Clint McKie

Mar 18, 2013 10:39 PM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

I put this on almost every report!  The NFPA says that smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years, regardless of appearance.

Mar 19, 2013 01:40 AM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Jay,

I know, But I was trying to make a point with the Realtors here in the Rain.

Be on the lookout for those old detectors and get them replaced before a home is even listed.

Have a great evening in Bristow.

Best, Clint McKie

Mar 19, 2013 09:24 AM