Smoke Alarm Safety – What Adelaide Homeowners Need to Know
When it comes to protecting your family, a working smoke alarm system is one of the most important safety upgrades you can make — and it’s something we install and replace regularly for homes across Craigmore, Gawler, Elizabeth, and the northern suburbs of Adelaide.
🚨 Why Smoke Alarms Matter
House fires don’t give you much warning. A few minutes can be the difference between a close call and something much worse. Smoke alarms are legally required — but they’re also one of the simplest ways to keep your family safe.
But not all smoke alarms are created equal.
🧯 Types of Smoke Alarms (and What They're For)
🌀 Ionisation Alarms
React fastest to flaming fires (e.g. burning paper or flammable liquids)
Often cheaper
Can be prone to false alarms from cooking
🌫️ Photoelectric Alarms
Best for smouldering fires (e.g. couch or mattress burning slowly)
More accurate in homes
Recommended by most fire authorities and what we install by default
📱 Smart Smoke Alarms
Connect to your phone for alerts
Great for holiday homes or when you’re away
Some even connect to smart home hubs like Google Home or Alexa
🛠️ Replacements & Upgrades
We regularly:
Replace out-of-date or faulty alarms
Relocate poorly installed units
Upgrade to 10-year lithium models (no more battery changes)
Check functionality as part of electrical safety inspections
If your home still has battery-operated alarms from the supermarket, it might be time for a proper check.
🔗 Interlinked Smoke Alarms – All Go Off Together
In newer homes or upgraded systems, we interlink alarms — so if one detects smoke, they all go off.
This is especially important in:
Multi-bedroom homes
Two-storey properties
Homes with closed doors at night
We install both hardwired interlinked alarms and wireless interlinked options for existing homes that don’t want extra cabling.
📍 Where We Install Smoke Alarms
We’ve installed smoke alarm systems across:
Craigmore
Evanston Gardens
Munno Para & Blakeview
Kapunda, Freeling, and surrounding rural towns
Salisbury & Gawler East
Every home is different — we’ll help you get the placement right and make sure everything’s compliant.
📲 Want peace of mind at home?
We’ll check your current smoke alarms, recommend the best solution, and install them properly.
👉 Book Online Now
📞 Call Ben at Feltus Electrical: 0490 383 605