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Complete Home Safety Inspection Services in Edmonton

• Smoke Detector Testing and Maintenance

  Smoke detectors are your first line of defense against fire, but they don’t last forever and require regular testing. According to the National Fire Protection Association, three out of five home fire deaths occur in properties without working smoke alarms. In Edmonton, where furnaces and heating equipment run for much of the year, working smoke detectors are absolutely essential.

  Our comprehensive smoke detector service includes testing every detector using proper methods (the test button only verifies the alarm horn, not the smoke sensor), replacing batteries in all units, inspecting detectors for proper placement according to current codes, verifying adequate coverage throughout your home, checking detector age (smoke detectors must be replaced after 10 years regardless of whether they appear to work), cleaning sensors to remove dust, testing interconnected systems, and verifying proper detector types for each location.

  Many Edmonton homeowners are surprised to learn that smoke detectors expire. Even if they appear to work when you press the test button, the sensors degrade over time and become unreliable. The manufacture date is printed on the back of every detector.

• Carbon Monoxide Detector Testing

  Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that kills without warning. Because Edmonton homes are typically sealed tight against cold weather and heating systems run for months on end, carbon monoxide risks are very real in our climate.

  Our CO detector service includes testing every detector using proper methods, replacing batteries, verifying proper placement according to safety guidelines, checking detector age (CO detectors have a 5-7 year lifespan and must be replaced after that), inspecting for damage or signs of malfunction, and verifying adequate coverage throughout your home.

  Early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are often mistaken for flu—headaches, dizziness, nausea, and confusion. Working CO detectors provide the only reliable warning and can save your family’s life.

• GFCI Outlet Testing and Safety Inspection

  Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets protect against electrical shock in areas where water and electricity might come into contact. GFCI protection is required by electrical code in bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, garages, and outdoor outlets.

  However, GFCI outlets don’t last forever. The internal protection mechanisms wear out over time, and outlets can fail to provide protection while still delivering power normally—meaning you might not know your GFCI protection has failed.

  Our GFCI outlet testing includes identifying all locations where GFCI protection is required, testing every GFCI outlet and circuit using proper equipment (the test button on the outlet doesn’t verify proper operation), verifying proper wiring and ground connections, checking response time, inspecting outlets for damage, and identifying standard outlets that should be replaced with GFCI outlets according to code.

• Additional Safety Checks

  Our electrical safety inspection also checks for outlets that are overloaded, outlets or switches that are warm or make buzzing sounds, exposed wiring or improperly covered junction boxes, damaged electrical cords, and extension cords being used as permanent wiring.

  We also inspect fire extinguishers to ensure they’re properly charged and accessible, test window and door locks for security, and identify other safety concerns like loose handrails, trip hazards, or blocked emergency exits.

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Serving Edmonton Homeowners