Time to Check Your Smoke Alarms: Don’t Let Safety Expire

Daylight Savings Is Over – Is Your Smoke Alarm Still Working?

As we turn the clocks back and head into the cooler months, it’s easy to forget one of the most important home safety checks: your smoke alarms.

At Cable and Connect, we can’t stress this enough—working smoke alarms save lives, but only if they’re properly maintained. The end of daylight savings is the perfect time to make sure your alarms are doing their job.

✅ Why Check Your Smoke Alarms Now?

It’s simple: changing your clock is a handy reminder to also check your alarm batteries, clean off any dust, and most importantly—make sure they haven’t expired.

Yes, smoke alarms do expire!
Most alarms have a 10-year lifespan. After that, the sensor becomes unreliable, even if the alarm still beeps during a test.

🔋 Change the Batteries (Even If They're Working)

• Replace 9V batteries yearly (unless it's a sealed 10-year model)

• Don’t wait for the annoying low battery beep—get ahead of it

• Test the alarm after replacing the battery

📅 How to Check the Expiry Date

• Look for the manufacture date on the back of the alarm

• If it's older than 10 years, it needs full replacement

• Not sure? We can check it for you during a quick service visit

🚨 Need a Replacement or Upgrade?

Newer models often include:

• Interconnected alarms (when one goes off, they all do)

• 10-year lithium batteries so you never need to replace them

• Photoelectric technology for more accurate smoke detection

We supply and install smoke alarms for homes, apartments, and investment properties across Melbourne.

🛠️ Book a Safety Check Today

At Cable and Connect, we offer fast, affordable smoke alarm inspections and replacements—including compliance reports for landlords.

📞 Contact us now to book a visit or ask about bulk servicing for multiple properties.