Smoke & CO Detector Installation Near North Shore & Greater Chicagoland Area, IL

Although many stores sell smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, it is best to have a certified electrician install smoke detectors in your home. Having a AA Service Co. Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Sewer & Electric professional install your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors will ensure everything is done correctly and up to code. You can probably replace battery-powered detectors on your own, but you should call the professionals at AA Service Co. Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Sewer & Electric to replace hardwired ones. Unsure of which type of detector you have? Give us a call at (847) 429-3562!

A battery-powered smoke detector or a hardwired smoke detector can last up to 10 years, at which time you should replace the whole unit. Carbon monoxide detectors typically last between five and seven years. Consult your manufacturer’s manual to determine the recommendation for your specific models.

Smoke detectors should be installed high on your North Shore & Greater Chicagoland Area, IL home’s walls or near the center of the ceilings, and at least 10 feet away from your kitchen and any cooking appliances. Carbon monoxide detectors should be installed either on a wall about five feet above the floor, or on the ceiling six inches away from the wall.

Both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are two of the most important safety devices you can have in your North Shore & Greater Chicagoland Area, IL home. AA Service Co. Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Sewer & Electric recommends that every household have both smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors to keep you and your family safe.

The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include headache, dizziness, feeling sick or being sick, feeling weak, confusion, chest and muscle pain, and shortness of breath. If you or any family members begin experiencing these symptoms, open the windows in your home, exit your North Shore & Greater Chicagoland Area, IL home immediately, and call emergency services.