Smoke Alarms For Your Home

• Is your family protected?
• Does your home meet the new Qld requirements?
• What about your investment property?
• Do you have existing alarms removed because they are faulty?

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True Fix Electrical have you covered for all your smoke alarm needs in Mackay and surrounding areas.

Several options on reliable brands of alarms are available to suit all needs and budgets. 

• Hardwired, or
• Wireless, or
• 9v Alkaline battery backup - change every year, or
• Lithium-Ion battery backup - Last 10 years!
• CLIPSAL Brand
• VOLTEX Brand
• BROOKS Brand

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Do you want to know more about how the new Queensland legislation may apply to your property?

Head over to the QFES - Queensland Fire & Emergency Services - Website, they have all the information you need to know on the new smoke alarm legislation and how it may affect you.

QFES Website

Download Below - QFES Queensland Fire And Emergency Services Info Sheet on the new Qld Smoke Alarm Requirements and due dates.

Download Information Sheet

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Trusted Brands Of Smoke Alarms That We Use

We offer 3 different brands of alarms:

• CLIPSAL - Most cost effective option*
• VOLTEX - Most versatile & Best Warranty
• BROOKS - Tried & Proven

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VOLTEX

VOLTEX alarms come with a non-removable lithium battery that is designed to last the life of the alarm - 10 YEARS!
NEVER CHANGE BATTERIES AGAIN!

2 types to cover installation conditions in every home.

• Hardwired 240v and Interconnect
• Battery Only with Wireless Interconnect
• Both can be interconnected together wirelessly.
• Both have a non-removable lithium battery designed to last 10 years.

• ​Hardwired or Wireless
• Non-removable 10year lithium battery
• Interconnectable
• VOLTEX 7 year warranty on PARTS & LABOR*​​​

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CLIPSAL

Hardwired 9v Alkaline battery backup.

• ​​Hardwired 240v & Interconnect
• 9v Alkaline Battery Backup - Replace each year.
• Manufacture 5 year warranty*
• Wireless Interconnect base available to link other non-hardwired CLIPSAL Smoke alarms (not included)

Hardwired 9v Rechargeable Lithium Battery Backup​

• ​​Hardwired 240v & Interconnect
• Non-removable 10year rechargeable Lithium Battery Backup
• Manufacture 5 year warranty*
• Wireless Interconnect base available to link other non-hardwired CLIPSAL Smoke alarms (not included)

Wireless 10 Year Battery Type

• No need for 240v hardwiring ( where locations persist)
• Non-removable Lithium Battery Powered to last 10years
• Manufacture 5 year warranty*
• Built In Wireless Interconnect module included

Wireless Interconnect Base to connect other compatible Clipsal Wireless Alarms

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BROOKS

​Hardwired 9v Rechargeable Lithium Battery Backup​

• ​​Hardwired 240v & Interconnect
• Non-removable rechargeable 10year Lithium Battery Backup
• Manufacture 5 year warranty*
• Wireless Interconnect module available/required to link other compatible BROOKS Smoke alarms (not included)
  

Wireless 10 Year Battery Type

• No need for 240v hardwiring ( where locations persist)
• Non-removable Lithium Battery Powered to last 10years
• Manufacture 5 year warranty*
• Built In Wireless Interconnect module included

Wireless Interconnect Module to connect other compatible BROOKS Alarms

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Trust Us for Your Smoke Alarm Installation

​Warning signals are vital in emergencies because it allows people to take evasive action and escape danger. For this reason, the Australian government, through the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, have proposed that property owners or builders must consider a new smoke alarm installation. It’s a requirement for the building to have interconnected smoke alarms, which causes all to trigger during an emergency. As a result, everybody in a home has a chance of escaping and surviving the accident. True Fix Electrical is a reputable smoke alarm installer that services Mackay and surrounding areas.

Tips Regarding Smoke Alarm Maintenance

Since your residential smoke alarm is an electrical component, you should leave the smoke alarm repairs and installation processes to the professionals. However, as the property owner, you can take steps to ensure you maximise the smoke alarm service by maintaining the device between visits from an electrician.

• Naturally, one way of ensuring your smoke alarms are current and functioning correctly is through regular inspection. You can click the test button to check if the detectors are working. If you hear a beep, it’s a sign that everything is in order, but if there’s no reaction, you may have to change the batteries, reset the system, and perform the test again. For wired alarms, only a professional electrician can replace a dysfunctional device.
• While you’re inspecting the smoke alarms, look at the replacement date, and if you’re reaching it or past the date, you need urgent smoke alarm services. High-quality wired devices can last up to ten years, after which you’d have to replace them. However, modern smoke alarms should display the replacement date, while some may give off a distinct sound to indicate that it needs an upgrade. Following this tip is crucial as some smoke alarms can pass the date without anyone knowing, which puts all occupants’ safety at risk.
• After an electrician installs your new smoke alarms, you should ask them to test each unit to see if it’s working. It’s possible that some units may be faulty or the wiring could be wrong. Requesting the test from the installer will put your mind at ease, knowing that you’re safe in the event of a house fire. Furthermore, find out about warranties on smoke alarms as if you experience a fault within the time frame, you may change it without more costs.
  
• Like anything else in your home, smoke alarms are subject to dirt, dust, cobwebs, and germs over time. If your device is near a moist part of the ceiling, it could lead to mould growth. These elements will eventually affect the performance of the alarm and cause it to malfunction. However, you can avoid this problem when you clean, dust, and wipe the smoke alarm.

Questions to Ask Smoke Alarm Installers

As a homeowner, we understand that you will try everything to keep your expenses as low as possible. Nonetheless, when dealing with a smoke alarm - a potentially life-saving device - it’s best to rely on professionals. These are some of the questions you can ask about smoke alarm servicing and related matters.

• How much experience do you have working with smoke alarms? Smoke alarms are a complex device that’s now essential for Australian homes. You need to collaborate with a contractor who understands the legislation and what you need to remain compliant. The service provider you select must replace all batteries at every smoke alarm service while checking the quality and cleanliness of the device. Furthermore, they must perform the proper tests to see if the alarm is functioning.
• Do you have the necessary license to carry out this task? Fire safety isn’t a simple handyman task, and you must have confidence in the contractor’s ability to install or repair a smoke alarm - the occupants of your household depend on it for their safety. Ensure that the contractor possesses the proper license to assist you in this regard.
• Which type of smoke alarm do you recommend for Queensland residents? According to the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, photoelectric smoke alarms are better since they offer faster response times and detect smouldering fires giving off dense smoke. Furthermore, it doesn’t go off while you’re cooking and releasing harmless smoke. This type of smoke alarm has an LED light in the sensing chamber, and when smoke enters, it reflects the light onto the sensor, setting off the alarm. Photoelectric alarms can go off within two to three minutes, while ionisation alarms can take longer - sometimes up to 20 minutes which, is why the authorities recommend the former.

About True Fix Electrical

We are a leading electrical contractor that services Mackay and surrounding areas. Whatever smoke alarms you prefer, whether wireless or hardwired, we have them ready to install in your home. Some of the brands we stock include Clipsal, Voltex, and Brooks - the best smoke alarms around.

Remain compliant and install the proper smoke alarms on your property. Contact us to discuss your requirements, and we’ll offer you some of the most competitive rates in the region.