Wired Interconnectable Smoke Alarm with Hush Feature

 A Smoke Alarm is critical for the early detection of a fire in your home and could mean the difference between life and death. Fires can occur in a variety of ways and in any room of your home. But no matter where or how, having a smoke alarm is the first key step toward your family`s safety. This document is intended to inform you about some of the safety aspects and importance of having and maintaining working Smoke Alarms; it is not all-inclusive. 

1) Gives you Peace of Mind A Fire Alarm is there to warn you of danger. This being said, having fire alarms installed throughout key area of you home can grant you and your loved one`s peace of mind. Properly installed and regularly maintained smoke detectors provide advance warning of potential danger. Knowing you have a reliable and early detection system in place can help you gain peace of mind. 

2) Save on Insurance Consumer Reports writes, [While smoke detectors are required in most parts of the country–and often don`t garner a discount–it`s still worth check to see if you can get a discount on your premium." Several insurance companies will offer up to a 6% discount on your homeowner`s insurance policy if you install their recommended smoke detectors in your home. This added bonus may help offset the cost of the installation and maintenance. 

3) Potentially Can Help Increase Your Property Value Smoke detectors may increase the value of your property on market. HomeAdvisor.com says that [prospective buyers still look upon these types of home improvements as important additions to the property they`re seeking to purchase." 

4) Offers Real-Time Monitoring of Fire Accidents There are also a number of smoke detectors which offer real-time monitoring. Real-time monitoring is a professional monitoring services that will send help when your fire alarm detects an issue in your home. The staffed monitoring service will immediately contact and dispatch the local authorities to respond to the alarm. 

5) Prepare a Family Emergency Fire Plan Installing and maintaining smoke detectors are cost effective devices to install in your home. Another beneficial tool is to create a fire plan. This safety plan serve as a guideline for everyone in your home and what to do in case of a fire emergency. The plan will include a designated safe place where you should all meet. Take time to practice the fire emergency plan. Practicing the plan will make sure each family member understands what to do and where to meet. These practice drills can help prevent panic or confusion in the event of a real fire.