Smoke Detector Installation in Albany

Quality Craftsmanship from Experienced Local Electricians Serving Upstate New York

Smoke detectors are critical pieces of safety technology. Fire is an unfortunately all-too-common threat for homeowners, and there may be no bigger threat to your safety than a fire burning out of control while you are unaware. Whether it’s in the middle of the night while you’re asleep, while you’re on the other side of the house, or while you aren’t home at all, smoke detectors are always on the lookout and rapidly alert you so that you can take action. Whether you’re looking to install a new smoke detector or you need to have an old smoke detector replaced, the Albany electricians at Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc. can get the job done quickly and properly.

For over 80 years, the team at Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc. has provided our community with superior service for all of their home’s most pressing needs. We have helped thousands of customers protect themselves and their homes, and we continue to do so today by offering premium products and world-class craftsmanship that installs them properly. When it comes to smoke detectors, we never cut corners. We make sure every one is set up in a place where it is most advantageous, that it is properly wired for continuous power, and that it will perform in the event you need it. When you demand total peace of mind, make sure you’re turning to the name that the community has counted for decades.

Need a new smoke detector installed? Have an old detector that needs to be replaced? Call Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc. at (518) 868-0494 today and we’ll make sure it gets done right. Emergency service is available.

New Smoke Detector Installation

There are two primary types of smoke detectors: battery-powered and hard-wired smoke detectors. Battery-powered detectors are generally more popular because they are simpler to install. However, installing them in the wrong place can greatly limit the amount of protection they provide. That’s why we always advise leaving your smoke detector installation to professionals. At Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc., our highly-trained team members always make sure to place your detectors in compliant locations to provide optimal protection throughout your home.

New York law requires you to have a smoke detector in all of the following locations:

• In any interior renovations, alternations, or additions
• Within each sleeping room on each story
• Outside of each bedroom within 15 feet of the door of that bedroom (one alarm can serve multiple bedrooms in this case)
• On each additional story of a dwelling, including basements and finished attics
• On any story having a carbon monoxide source (gas furnaces, fireplaces, gas water heaters)

Whether your smoke detector is battery-powered or hard-wired, both should be replaced entirely every ten years. After a while, smoke detectors lose their ability to properly protect you by detecting smoke in the air, and thus they can’t be counted on to alert you when something goes wrong. If your smoke detectors have not been changed in close to a decade, we strongly advise having our team inspect and change them out for you.

Law-Compliant Smoke Detector Units

On April 1, 2019, a new law went into effect in the state of New York that changed how we set up and utilize smoke detectors. Perhaps the most drastic change is that all new smoke detectors as well as replacements for previous detector units must be either hardwired into your electrical system or equipped with a sealed, non-replaceable 10-year battery. At Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc., we install compliant smoke detectors wherever they are needed around your home. Whether we need to install electrical wiring to ensure your detectors are always powered or you’re simply looking for someone to properly place your detector unit, we’ll make sure the job gets done right.

Contact Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc. today for qualified help with your smoke detectors!