Two listener questions about lowering a smoke detector for better access and a detector near the kitchen constantly going off led us to a deep discussion on the subject. Jared Wright of Harmony Security discusses the difference between Ionized and Photoelectric detectors. The value of a monitored security and smoke detector system. The lifespan of detectors. The only way to get a homeowner's insurance discount and of course, safety in the event of an emergency.
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