This morning I had to scrape the ice off my windshield ....
I guess that means it is about time to turn on the heat.
With the heating season comes a higher chance of fire or carbon monoxide leaks...
so before you fire up the heat, check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors!
Here's a few things you should know
about Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms...
If you are buying a home in Maine, at closing you are required to sign a document
that states you will properly install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
in the home if they are not already there.
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| Click here to view Certification of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms |
For the best protection you should use a combination of both types.
Smoke alarms within 20 feet of a kitchen or a bathroom
containing a shower or tub should be the Photoelectric type.
A smoke alarm should be located on each floor including the basement
and outside of or in each bedroom.
Smoke alarms should be installed on the ceiling or high on the wall because smoke rises.
Smoke alarms should never be painted.
Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors should be tested monthly.
They don't do any good if they aren't working properly.
Carbon monoxide detectors should be placed in or just outside of each bedroom
and one on each level of the home.
Carbon monoxide detectors must be powered by the electric supply
(either plug in or hardwired) and have a battery backup.
The few minutes and small investment it takes to install and maintain
smoke and carbon monoxide alarms is well worth it
to keep you and your family safe!
If you have questions about buying or selling real estate,
please call (207)784-3800 or e-mail brenda@fontaineteam.com.
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