Smoke Detector Installation in Sooke, Victoria, Duncan, and the Greater Victoria Area

Looking for expert smoke detector installation in Sooke, BC, Southern Vancouver Island & Greater Victoria? Contact us for speedy service!

Smoke detectors are one of the most essential devices in our homes. They can save lives by warning you of a fire. At Sasquatch Home Services, we pride ourselves on keeping our community in Sooke, BC safe with expert smoke detector installation and replacement services.

We work with the best brands to keep your home and family safe. Plus, with a BC Green Business certification and One Tree Planted partnership, we strive to give back to the environment by planting trees for every successful installation.

If you need to replace your carbon monoxide detectors, we’ve got you covered. Call us today to discuss your options.

Different Types of Smoke Detectors in British Columbia, Canada

Smoke detectors fall into two main categories, depending on their power source:

Hardwired detectors: connect up to the mains and so draw power as necessary. They have a battery backup in case of power outages, but not for daily use. The advantage here is that you can connect all the detectors so they go off simultaneously for maximum protection.
Battery-powered detectors: are less expensive and very easy to install yourself. The downside is that a battery failure means the entire system fails. Also, as the units are unconnected, people far away from the one going off may not hear the warning.

The other significant difference between models is how they detect smoke. Let our trusted technicians at Sasquatch Home Services help you decide what’s best for your home.

Smoke Detector Installation on Southern Vancouver Island

At Sasquatch Home Services, we’ll discuss your smoke detector installation with you and determine the best course of action.

As a master electrician team with many years of industry experience, we know which brands are the best for the job. The only thing left for you to do is to decide which type to get.

You might come across either an ionization model or a photoelectric unit. Some companies combine the two:

Ionization units go off if smoke or steam breaks the current between two electrodes.

Combination units use both methods and offer the best results.

To ensure your home’s electrical system is operating safely, we can perform an electrical inspection to reduce the fire hazard in View Royal, Sooke, BC, and other nearby towns.

Smoke Detector Replacement in the Greater Victoria Region

Smoke detectors have a useful shelf-life of around five years. While they’ll continue to work beyond this date, they become increasingly less reliable. Also, advances in the industry mean that upgrading your system every five or so years offers you the best possible protection.

Considering that a failure can have tragic consequences, we believe in being more cautious and considering smoke detector replacement before the unit fails.

Call our experts at Sasquatch Home Services at 236-917-2033 for smoke detector installation in Juan de Fuca EA, Mill Bay, Sooke, BC or the surrounding areas on Vancouver Island.