First Alert SMCO100 Battery Smoke and CO Alarm

Name: First Alert Precision Detection Battery-Operated Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm - SMCO100 (1046776)
Brand: First Alert
SKU: SMCO100
Price: 1.00 USD
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Complies with new industry standards to reduce cooking nuisance alarms and provides early warning in the event of a home fire emergency.
Detector provides reliable 2-in-1 protection against both smoke and carbon monoxide
Battery-operated alarm allows for easy installation and maintenance
Test/silence button for efficient testing to ensure detector is working properly
End-of-life warning lets you know when it’s time to replace the alarm
First Alert 8^th Generation Detector meets the latest industry standards.

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Battery Operated Smoke and CO Alarm

The SMCO100 Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm provides protection against both threats in a single alarm. Installation of the battery-operated detector is simple - no wiring is required. Add fire and CO protection throughout your home in minutes and help prevent unwanted removal of the battery or alarm using the optional locking features.

Convenient Test Feature

Use the simple test/silence button on the front of the smoke detector to check that it is operating properly and silence false alarms. An end-of-life warning will alert you when it’s time to replace the detector because alarms don't last forever. See user's manual for information on how and when to test and replace alarms.

Easy Installation

Battery-operated smoke and co alarm can be easily mounted on a wall or ceiling throughout your home to help provide an early warning to a fire emergency. The single test/silence button simplifies testing the alarm. An end-of-life warning will let you know when it’s time to replace the alarm all together. See user’s manual for information on how and when to test and replace 8th generation smoke alarms. Prevent unauthorized removal of the alarm by using the optional locking feature.

Upgrade to 8th Generation Alarms

First Alert's Precision Detection Advanced Sensing Technology meets the latest safety standards set by UL 217 8^th Edition. This means this smoke alarm is better at distinguishing between harmless cooking smoke and real fires. Additionally, 8^th edition smoke alarms can detect smoke from burning synthetic materials, which are common in modern homes. This translates to fewer bothersome false alarms and a crucial early warning in case of a fire emergency.

First Alert Battery Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm SMCO100

Recommended replacement for the following model:

SCO5

Why Should I Install 8th Edition Smoke Alarms?

In a home fire emergency, every second counts. Modern homes tend to be built and furnished with lighter, synthetic materials that burn hotter and faster. These homes also may feature layouts with higher ceilings and open floor plans. This may result in less time for a safe evacuation if a fire breaks out. Escape times have reduced from 10-15 minutes in the 1970’s to 1-2 minutes today (NFPA). 8^th edition smoke alarms are better at detecting fires in homes built and furnished with modern construction materials where fires can spread at a faster pace. Install 8^th edition smoke alarms and create an escape plan with your family to help be prepared.

What is the #1 Reason Why Smoke Alarms Are Disabled?

The #1 reason why people disable smoke alarms in their home is due to nuisance alarms caused by cooking or steam leaving them unprotected (NFPA). Almost 3 of every 5 home fire deaths result from fires with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms (NFPA) so it is important to install and maintain your home’s alarms. Installing 8^th edition alarms equipped with Precision Detection and following proper placement of at least 15 ft. away from cooking appliances will help reduce nuisance alarms.

Why Is My Smoke Alarm Beeping?

Smoke alarms can beep for the following reasons:

Low Battery: This is the most common cause. Most smoke detectors use a chirping sound (usually a single beep every 30-60 seconds) to warn you that the batteries are running low and need to be replaced. Don't wait until the alarm is silent - replace the batteries right away to ensure your smoke alarm continues to function properly.

End of Life: Smoke alarms don't last forever. If your smoke detector is beeping constantly or in a different pattern than the low battery chirp, it may be nearing the end of its intended lifespan and should be replaced altogether.

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