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What is a Smoke Alarm?

Smoke alarms are required in every home in Australia by law to protect occupants from death or injury due to smoke inhalation or catastrophic fire, but there are so many things to consider, it’s no wonder the subject is so confusing.

Basically, two types of smoke alarms are commonly available, being Photoelectric and Ionisation alarms, other special purpose alarms are also sometimes used such as carbon monoxide alarms where gas combustion or an open hearth fire might introduce harmful fumes to the living space.

The main difference between Photoelectric and Ionisation alarms is that Photoelectric alarms can sense smoke from a smouldering fire, enabling early arousal of occupants and allow time to control the fire or escape if necessary, but they are poorly equipped to sense a well-established, flaming fire.

Ionisation alarms by contrast can identify the presence of a flaming fire effectively but they are less able to provide early warning of a smouldering fire or impending breathing or visibility difficulties caused by heavy smoke. Some alarms combine both types of sensing, however, ionisation sensors can be triggered by vapours produced by cooking or by steam so their location should be suitably distanced from the bathroom or kitchen or other location where food is cooked.

Other types of smoke alarms might include heat sensing alarms, particularly suitable to fires in the kitchen where cooking oil might catch fire or from other inadvertent ignition sources, however, fires of this origin are more likely to be noticed immediately ignition takes place and easier to control.

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Smoke alarms are usually quite inexpensive and readily available from many outlets. The least expensive types require regular battery replacement, usually once every year, but all smoke alarms require attention of this frequency to keep them clean and insect free.

Some smoke alarms are provided with lithium long life batteries, lasting around 10 years, however, it is recommended to replace smoke alarms after this period of time so battery replacement is not an option.

Other smoke alarms may be wired in, therefore only requiring testing of the sensor and cleaning every year. In multiple alarm installations, they can all be configured to emit a warning sound when any of the alarms in the circuit are triggered. Some also have marker lights to guide occupants to safety where visibility is impaired due to heavy smoke.

Alliance Climate Control can complete installation of any selected smoke alarms, particularly those “wired-in” systems interconnected for additional safety. Accordingly, we will:

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Alliance Climate Control - Heating, Cooling, Electrical
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Lynne W.
Lynne W.
Dragan and Emre were very friendly and polite. Dragan explained everything very well. They worked continuously and cleaned up well afterwards. Thank you very much.
Paul E.
Paul E.
The team of B.J, Daniel, Brandon, and Sam Jackson were terrific. Solved some tricky problems did a great job. Very happy to recommend
Lou P.
Lou P.
Alliance did a great job changing out our old ducted Daikin AC outside and indoor unit. Upgraded ducting and registers. Explained everything along the way.Took away all rubbish and cleaned up after the work.Worked like champions in a hot ceiling space.Couldn't fault and would highly recommend this company.All completed in one day by Andres R, Galvis, Shaby and rest of the guys.
John A.
John A.
Very professional and always courteous
Xi G.
Xi G.
Alex helped us fix our air conditioner leak, and he was extremely professional and polite. In this hot summer, he brought us a breath of cool relief. Super grateful for his help! Highly recommend his service.
Gregory E.
Gregory E.
Yunus and his team did an excellent job installing a two indoor unit /single outdoor unit at my house. They were very attentive to my aesthetic concerns about excessive or overlapping ducting.
Farhad S.
Farhad S.
Itt has been great to work with Zac and the rest off the team to instagll the air conditioning units in my place
Gennaro S.
Gennaro S.
Professional Team , efficient and very pleasant to deal with . Wonderful service by Tommy ,Nick and Chris , Vash and Blade .
David M.
David M.
very professional and diligent highly recommend the service technician thank you.
Mimi P
Mimi P
Extremely impressed with the service from beginning to end . I needed a new air con installed when the old one was broken , of course , on a 40 degree day . The R&M guy who came out to see if he could fix it first but discovered it wasn’t worth it provided a quote (3 diff models to chose from) on the same day for a new one. I waited less than a week to get it installed with the sales person being very efficient with replying to my queries via email . On day of installation , their guys , namely BJ called me to give me plenty of notice of his ETA. When the job was completed , my office was clean and tidy. On top of that , they explained the usage , how to maintain it (cleaning) etc… BJ , Brendon & Daniel did a wonderful job. Nothing to complain about from my end - it was all smooth sailing from beginning to finished product .
Joanne N.
Joanne N.
Very professional, helpful and nothing was an issue. Can Highly recommend this company for any work needed.
J T
J T
I had an excellent experience with Alliance Climate Control, thanks to their outstanding service technician, Kyle. He was incredibly professional, explained everything he was doing in a clear and detailed manner, and performed the service with great care and expertise. It’s rare to find such high-quality service these days, and I truly appreciate the effort he put in to ensure my air conditioning units were in top shape. I highly recommend Alliance Climate Control for all air conditioning needs.
Graham F.
Graham F.
Everything about Alliance was first class.The install was very slickly done by Andreas R l, Ivan T and Garrick. They walked in and installed the equipment in an extremely professional way after Andres explained the process including showing me how it would look. The electrician Vash/Josh was likewise. Right from first contact with Goran and then salesperson Jake who explained everything in avery transparent manner to the telephone support from Zach and team (thanks you Zac for giving us the late option for Saturday great result for us). We made the right decision out of the options we had. Thank you Alliance
Philip “3 Pips” H.
Philip “3 Pips” H.
We had the team from Alliance Climate Control (ACC) install a ducted air conditioner to service 5 rooms in our top storey of our home in Nov-24. The design recommendations made to meet our need was spot on. The location of the external unit was discussed and identified to our satisfaction. The installation took a day and a water pipe in the ceiling that was in the way was redirected without extra charge. Our perfectionist electrician reviewed their work later and was impressed with what ACC did. We are extremely happy with the functioning of the air conditioner and the new temperatures of the top storey of our home. I highly recommend ACC.
Brian G.
Brian G.
Professional approach all around from customer service through to the installation team. On time and no mess as well!
Peter S.
Peter S.
Garrett , Nick and Galvis are professional at what they do. I would not hesitate to recommend the boys and the company.
SYBIL W.
SYBIL W.
Everything went very well. The team (Garrett, Nick, Louis and Galvin) were knowledgeable and very professional in their approach. I’m very happy with the installation.
Ben M.
Ben M.
I will start this by saying, my installation was in a very challenging location.It was a retrofit of a very old system and that limited my options for the new unit.From the quoting process with Jake to the installation process with Yunus, Gokhan, James and the electical team. Nothing could have gone smoother.Their work is SUPER neat and tidy and the unit fits in perfect!
Ben W
Ben W
ACC installed a new aircon at our place 1.5 years ago. We felt that it does not cool enough and eventually contacted them. They sent Andre M. to inspect it and he sensed what might be wrong. Andre returned for a full repair job with Miguel, and after some additional fact-finding, they found a leak in the system, and fixed it on the same day.Andre demonstrated great competence and was extremely polite and friendly - and so was Miguel. Excellent job done by the two!Our aricon is now 200% more effective.
Dorota C.
Dorota C.
Great customer service, swift installation and very professional technicians! I highly recommend this company. Thanks B.J., Daniel, Brandon, Chris, JJ, Blade and Will for awesome service!
Theo P.
Theo P.
Dragan and the whole crew were fantastic. Top installation and cleaned right up afterwards. Could easily see that things were done the right way and super friendly team too.
Evan G.
Evan G.
We had the ducted aircon installed by Alliance and this is the second. Very professional team and the job was nicely done. They explained everything in detail about choosing the location to install the unit before to how to use the aircon system after.Before they started , they covered the furniture and floors , so no dust or any mess left on.Highly recommend!
Eddie F.
Eddie F.
Yunus and team were superb.Polite, respectful, communicated well, reliable and took pride in their work.Installation was fantastic quality!
msreading
msreading
Excellent service. Friendly, helpful staff. Very prompt.
Harriet R
Harriet R
"Absolutely outstanding service from Alliance! From start to finish, the team was professional, efficient, and a pleasure to deal with. They ensured everything was installed perfectly, took the time to explain the process, and kept everything neat and tidy. The whole job ran smoothly, and the new air conditioning system is working flawlessly. We couldn’t be happier with the result. A special thanks to Tommy, Mick, Ja, and Vash for their exceptional work. Highly recommend Alliance for top-notch air con installation!"
Shaun G.
Shaun G.
Raj from Alliance was absolutely fantastic. Called on his way to let me know of traffic and that he was running late. Was very friendly and polite. Did a great job of understanding what I needed done and informing me along the way. Outcome was perfect, fixing my short term requirements and providing different options and quotes to improve my system. Absolute 5 star. Give this man a bonus!
Darren H.
Darren H.
I am very happy to support a local business, especially when they go "above and beyond" in customer service and professionalism, from Chris doing the quote, the office team handling the booking (thank you so much for bringing my job forward!), and the install team, Dragan, Cristian and Miguel, who consulted with me at every step and paid attention to the finer details, like plumbing in both discharge pipes to the downpipe a couple of metres away. Great job, thank you boys!
Naomi M.
Naomi M.
I have had an amazing experience from start to finish. We first met James who walked us through the different models and what was possible for our unit. James also was very efficient with the necessary paperwork required for strata approval. In regards to the installation Dzagan, Christian and Harry were amazing and did a great job with installing and cleaning up!. I also loved the fridge magnet that doubles as a bottle opener. Great experience and would recommend to anyone.
Max K.
Max K.
Vy, Luan & Shaby are highly recommended such a great Job. Highly recommended Leon Hetherington
Vici V.
Vici V.
I was extremely impressed with the service and the general attitude of the tradesmen.
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How to maintain your smoke alarms

Once your smoke alarms are installed, it’s an easy matter to simply forget them but you need to make sure they are ready to protect you and your family if a fire does happen while you are asleep. Consequently, no matter which type you select to install, it’s important to not only replace the battery every year, if applicable, but also to test its function every 3 months or as often as you please.

Perhaps you have installed the type where a torch beam will be enough to test the alarm, maybe the smoke alarm is accessible enough to reach with a broom handle or extension arm. However, for annual inspection and maintenance, the smoke alarm should be opened and cleaned to remove any dust or insects that might have built up.

Alliance Climate Control technicians would be pleased to provide this service for you to keep your smoke alarms in a good condition and also to ensure your family and your home are always well protected.

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