Smoke Detector Services

Mr. Handyman’s CO and smoke detector services include:

• Installing new detectors in key areas
• Replacing outdated or malfunctioning units
• Verifying proper placement and spacing
• Connecting hardwired units (if applicable)
• Cleaning up after the job is done

The number of smoke detectors you need depends on the number of rooms and floors in your home. The general rule is one detector per bedroom, one in each hallway near bedrooms, and at least one in an open area on every level of the home.

The National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA 72) recommends placing smoke detectors:

• In every bedroom or sleeping area
• In hallways outside sleeping areas
• On each level of your home, including the basement
• On ceilings ≥4 inches from walls, or on walls 4–12 inches from the ceiling

Test detectors monthly, replace batteries annually, and install new units every 10 years. Mr. Handyman provides comprehensive smoke detector installation and replacement services to ensure your home is in compliance.

Install smoke detectors at least 10 feet away from bathroom doors.

Steam can trigger false alarms or damage the sensor. Mr. Handyman follows best practices for placement when installing smoke detector systems.

Avoid placing smoke detectors:

• Near windows, doors, ducts, or fans
• In bathrooms or humid areas
• In kitchens or near cooking appliances
• Near light fixtures
• In unfinished spaces like garages or attics

Poor placement can cause false alarms or missed alerts. Mr. Handyman ensures detectors are installed in the right places.

Smoke detectors can be installed on ceilings or high on walls.

Follow these placement rules:

• Ceiling: ≥4 inches from any wall
• Wall: 4–12 inches from the ceiling

Avoid installing in corners or dead-air zones where smoke might not reach the sensor.

Yes. Regular maintenance ensures CO and smoke detectors respond properly to danger. To service a smoke or carbon monoxide detector, test the alarm, replace the batteries (if necessary), and remove dust and debris.

Here’s a simple schedule:

• Every month: Test the alarm with the test button.
• Once a year: Replace batteries and clean the detector.
• Every 5–7 years: Replace carbon monoxide detectors.
• Every 10 years: Replace smoke detectors.

Mr. Handyman provides routine smoke and carbon monoxide detector services to help keep your home safe. Our service professionals offer inspections, battery changes, cleaning, replacements, and professional installation of battery and hard-wired detectors in code-compliant areas of your home.

You should replace your carbon monoxide detectors every 5–7 years, even if they still function properly.

Sensor performance degrades over time. Mr. Handyman can replace aging detectors and install new ones that meet current standards.

A smoke detector inspection includes:

• Testing all units for sound and function
• Checking battery life or power source
• Ensuring correct placement and code compliance
• Inspecting for dust buildup or wiring issues

Mr. Handyman offers smoke detector inspections as part of routine home maintenance.

A chirping detector usually means the battery is low or needs to be reset.

Replace the battery and test the unit. If chirping continues, it may signal a wiring issue or an expired unit. In that case, contact Mr. Handyman for smoke detector services.

Yes. Beeping often means the battery is low or the detector is malfunctioning.

Address it immediately. A non-working detector can’t alert you to smoke or fire, putting your home at risk. Mr. Handyman offers inspection and replacement services.