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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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How can we help with your Smoke Alarm?

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:

Recommend the most suitable type and location of smoke alarms to protect you and your family Install your preferred smoke alarm whether that be a photoelectric or ionising type, regularly maintained, longlife battery or wired in smoke alarm systems.
We can even visit annually to inspect and maintain your smoke alarm systems, ensuring your home complies with government legislation and making sure all occupants are completely safe always.
We can also include replacement of any longlife battery models after 10 years’ service, so you don’t have to commit an installation date to memory and set up a replacement appointment. We can do that for you and let you know a couple of weeks in advance when replacement is due.

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Punctual, friendly, knowledgeable and in formative. was given options and choices of work that needed to be done.

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Charles and James arrived on time and did exactly what they said they were going to do. They were professional from start to finish. I am so glad I chose Alliance and would happily recommend them. Thank you to Charles, James, and the Alliance team. You are true to your word.

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The technikcian arrived on time, clearly explained what he was going to do, worked efficiently, and tidied up after completing the job. He was very open, professional and easy to deal with.

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From the quoting call by James, to Zac organising the job, through to BJ and the team completing a challenging install, never once asking to change to an easy solution and working tirelessly to deliver a quality product, it was the best experience I have ever had with trades. James shadowed the job from start to finish, checking we were happy at each step, nothing was too much trouble, professionalism was paramount for James and the entire Team. I have never experienced a group of installers work so hard to deliver the agreed solution, not a single deviation, complaint or awkward conversation about changing the plan, they knew they could do it and they did it.

After the installation we identified 3 minor issues, Alliance held back the final invoice (without being asked to), sent their best service technician and all problems were solved in a single visit to an exceptionally high standard. James called to confirm we were satisfied and confirmed that it is OK to send through the final invoice.

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Iva S.

Gokhan, Can and Niko have installed our new AC and removed the old one. Professional, kind, polite and very respectful. They cleaned all rubbish and packing materials from the works. They left the area clean and all the works have been done with good workmanship. Very careful with our belongings. Happy with the installation. Electrical works are still ongoing.

Edit to add the electrical installation- Mohamed and James were amazing. The job was very long, but the persevered and did a very nice neat conduit. They cleaned up after drilling and the cut offs- very neat work and great quality. Very polite and professional.
AC works ! Thank you for your services, would not hesitate to use ACC crews again.

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Mohamed and Ryan of Alliance Climate Control took care of the electrical needs of the installation and they were very efficient and worked well.
They communicated with us and instructed us with a detailed summary of what they did and provided us with contact details.
Very happy with how they just got on with the job.

lucy C.

Fantastic service. We had a bit of a difficult job and they came in with ease, no issues, job done. Very pleased !

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Split system air conditioning installed by Alliance. Great non-intrusive design initiated by installers. Ie, the cabling was put under the upper floor and then into an existing air vent, then out under the eaves and down behind existing drain pipe, causing minimal visual impact.
Plasterer work and electrical work also excellent. (Painting to be done by owner. My choice.)
Very happy with the outcome and the service provided by Vy, Eric, Meddy, Harry, and JJ. Job no. 99701.

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Very happy with Alliance. Thorough, professional and reliable. The electrician who came to my home was a great problem solver too

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Extremely happy with the light and switch installation. Good clean up and return of furniture that was moved to correctly position the installation. Many thanks to Mohamad and Ryan. Keep up the fantastic work.

Oz B.

It was a complex installation - a multi split system - in a small strata unit too high up for ladder work. Liam, BJ, Theo, Aaron & Ken made it fit together & the installation on the day was challenging, but hassle free. Everything cleared away and back in its place at the end of the long day.Kathrine & Luka in the office made the set up easy.

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Excellent service, technicians appointed were superb very polite and respectfull during their visit at our premises. They were excellent pointing out the incorrcect filter mesh was used on initial installation allowing a considerable amount of dust passing through the return air grill and highly suggested we replace this with a more appropriate filter media. Left us a diagnostics sheet showing all checks complete which was also a positive.

peter K.

Late arrival due to meeting for technicians,
Thereafter did a good job, friendly and helpful.

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Alliance CC runs a streamlined service from first planning to installation. Our installation manager Goran was very accomodating as we worked through a prolonged strata approval process. The installation itself was efficient with several workers onsite under careful supervision by Sam. A couple of minor issues noticed after installation was complete were quickly rectified within 48 hours. We now have a flexible and economic system with internal Daikin units in 4 rooms suppled by 2 external Multi Inverters. Our only hesitation with this whole process was the trunking required externally, which is an unfortunate but unavoidable compromise to having the luxury of airconditioning.

New installation completed 20/02/26: Given our previous positive experience using Alliance CC we used them again to install ducted AC in our new house. Similarly smooth process and commitment to great customer service. James who quoted was very thorough taking time to walk us through the options and approachable in answering our further questions in the lead up. Yunus and his team including Matthew, Veysel and Carlos were courteous, efficient and careful with our property during installation. Thanks all!

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Charlie & James returned to problem solve an inadvertent issue by the competent & amiable Andre. They tested all possibilities, & found the solution. They stopped another problem & promptly fixed that. They were pleasant & professional throughout. All sorted since.
Much appreciated, thank you.
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richard S.

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The installer tidied up everything and paid attention to every detail. Very happy with the work.

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.