Buying and fitting smoke alarms, and ensuring they are carefully and properly maintained, could give you those precious few extra minutes in which to make your escape safely.

Understanding the specific indications of different smoke detector models can help homeowners effectively respond to potential issues and ensure the safety of their living spaces.Smoke Alarms: To offer high protection FireAngel advise a smoke alarm within the circulation area of each floor of the property, as well as within the main habitable areas such as bedrooms and living room. It’s important to remember that the sensors in all smoke alarms deteriorate after time, at FireAngel we recommend that smoke alarms are replaced every 10 years. These alarms are more sensitive to smaller particles of smoke produced by the flaming stage of fires than optical alarms, and more easily triggered by cooking – causing false alarms. The alarm is supplied with 2 x AA batteries which can be replaced upon hearing the low battery warning, it is recommended you replace the alarm after 10 years

Bedrooms, living rooms and hallway: Optical smoke alarms or combined optical smoke and heat alarms.

Stay safe and get an early warning of a fire with the smartest, most effective smoke detectors for every budget

The number of smoke alarms to fit in your home depends on your particular circumstances. Fires can start anywhere, so the more that are fitted, the higher the level of protection. This one’s pretty easy to decipher. Fire alarms are designed to get your attention by any means necessary. Meanwhile, a system of colour-coded indicators on the central ring gives you visual alerts and updates, and even a subtle night light if you pass it in the dark. It’s more expensive than other smoke alarms, but if you’re invested in making your home smarter, this is the alarm to buy. Ten-year sealed battery smoke alarms are the best option. They are slightly more expensive, but you save on the cost of replacing batteries.