Fire Alarm Servicing
Fire alarms are essential for early detection and warning in the event of a fire. Properties without a properly functioning alarm system face significantly higher risks. Whether it’s your home, rental unit, or business premises, maintaining a working fire alarm is critical to ensuring safety and minimising fire-related harm.
How to Know When Your Fire Alarm Needs Servicing
While fire alarms are typically built to last a decade or more, unforeseen problems can still arise. A malfunctioning alarm can leave your property vulnerable, which is why it’s important to schedule immediate repairs when issues occur. Here are some common signs your alarm might need attention:
- Flat or missing batteries (responsible for a quarter of smoke alarm failures)
- Build-up of dust or debris inside the device
- Water damage or moisture ingress
- Loose or faulty wiring connections
- Frequent false alarms without smoke or fire
- Short circuits or grounding problems
- Visible damage to the alarm casing or components
Should You Repair or Replace Your Fire Alarm?
If your alarm unit is more than 10 years old, replacement is often safer and more cost-effective than repair. The qualified team at Essex Electrical & Fire will carry out a full inspection of your system to pinpoint any faults. If repair is an option, we’ll provide a quote and fix it promptly. If the unit is beyond repair, we’ll recommend a modern replacement. In every case, we focus on restoring your safety and delivering peace of mind.
We are Accredited to the Fire Protection Association and our Electricians are SafeContractor approved
