- 1). Find out how the smoke alarm system is powered. If it's battery-powered, you will have to regularly test and replace the batteries. Those powered by house electricity will not function during a power failure without a backup battery.
- 2). Look for special features for the members of your household. For example, smoke alarm systems for the hearing-impaired are available. Those with sounds other than a tone, which children and elderly people can sleep through, can also be found.
- 3). Research the type of technology the smoke alarm system uses. Ionization sensor technology is better at detecting flames, while laser technology will detect smoldering fire and smoke more easily.
- 4). Pay attention to other features that are offered by the smoke alarm system. These might include a warning when the battery power is low, a battery backup system, safety lights to follow safely out of the house, a remote control feature or a hush button for when the alarm goes off accidentally.
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