Typically located in a bathroom, kitchen or garage, GFCI's interrupt the flow of electricity in high hazard areas where the potential exists for electrical shock. By design, they are quite sensitive to electrical impulses and should be first suspect in the event of power loss in bathrooms, kitchen, garage, or exterior weatherproof plugs. Should a GFCI circuit be deactivated, unplug any appliances or equipment, which may be on its circuit and push the reset button. If the GFCI trips again, after the appliances are reconnected, there may be a problem with the appliance. Your smoke detectors are wired into the house electrical system and may include battery backup.
Smoke detectors are sensitive to dust as well as smoke.
Be sure to vacuum the dust off the detector at least once a year using the soft brush attachment to your vacuum. Test your smoke detector weekly by pushing firmly on the test button until the horn sounds. This should take ten seconds. If the detector fails to test properly, have it replaced immediately. Please check for lamp replacements before calling for service as a charge may result for our replacing burned out light bulbs.