Tampa Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are more than just annoyances that yell at you when you mess up in the kitchen—they are crucial devices that could save your life. Fire and smoke can cause serious injury or death, and they can quickly creep up on you if you happen to be asleep when a fire starts. For this reason, smoke detectors are required by law, and it’s critical to maintain the protection they provide.

At Small Jobs Electric, we provide smoke and carbon monoxide detector installation and replacement services. This includes installing and maintaining wiring that provides a constant and reliable stream of power directly to your detectors. If your home does not have adequate protection or it has been a considerable amount of time since your detector was last changed, talk to our team about updating your fire protection and improving your peace of mind. Our electricians take pride in their work and have over 30 years of experience keeping you and your loved ones safe and giving you peace of mind.

Call Small Jobs Electric at (813) 303-0052 today to learn more about our fire and smoke detector installation and replacement services.

Smoke Detector Installation & Replacement 

Many modern smoke detectors are directly wired into your electrical system to provide them with reliable and constant power without depending on a battery. If your home lacks the proper wiring for adequate smoke detector protection, or if you need someone to change out your now-expired smoke detectors, talk to Small Jobs Electric! We offer smoke detector wiring, installation, and replacement services throughout Tampa and the surrounding areas. We take protecting your property seriously and treat your home with the caution and respect it deserves.

Smoke Detector Placement Requirements

Florida law requires that all dwellings, including single-family homes, multi-family homes, hotels, rental properties, apartments, and dormitories, be outfitted with smoke alarms. For new construction, these alarms must be UL-listed and be both hard-wired into your home’s electrical system and equipped with a battery backup.

Florida’s fire code and Tampa’s city government take things further, recommending you have at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home, including your attic and basement. Furthermore, installing one smoke alarm in every bedroom provides greater protection since these alarms are designed to wake you up in the event you are sleeping. However, regardless of the type of home you have or its size, you should have no fewer than two smoke alarms in your home.

What is Carbon Monoxide?

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is often dubbed “the silent killer.” Unlike its counterpart that is a major part of our atmosphere, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide is toxic to humans and pets alike when ingested in large amounts. However, what really makes it a threat is that it isn’t all that uncommon in our homes or businesses. Carbon monoxide is a byproduct of incomplete combustion, meaning it’s an exhaust product when fuel of virtually any type does not burn entirely.

Carbon monoxide is most frequently found in exhaust fumes, such as exhaust from fuel-powered heaters, car or generator exhaust, kerosene and gas space heaters, fireplaces, and even gas stoves. Even a candle can produce small quantities of carbon monoxide. That’s not to say using these items is unsafe—the quantity of carbon monoxide produced is extremely small when these flames are properly ventilated. However, it is important to make sure you have proper carbon monoxide detection to make sure you and your loved ones are safe.

Step up your smoke and carbon monoxide protection with detectors from Small Jobs Electric! Contact us today to learn more.