Smoke alarm installation and replacement
Smoke alarms save lives, but only when they work. Tell us what you need and we’ll pass it to a licensed local electrician.
Referral service. Electrical work is done by independent licensed electricians.
Working smoke alarms matter
Smoke alarms wear out. Most have a service life of around ten years, and the date is usually printed on the back. Hardwired and interconnected alarms are more reliable than a single battery alarm in the hallway.
If you’re a landlord, a holiday-home owner or just want the peace of mind, a licensed electrician can check what you have and replace or add alarms where needed.
- Install new alarmsHardwired and interconnected alarms where required.
- Replace old alarmsReplacing alarms that are past their service life or have failed.
- Check what you haveTesting existing alarms and telling you what’s needed.
- Landlord and rental checksAlarms for rentals and holiday homes, where the owner is responsible for them.
How it works
- 1
Tell us about the property
House, unit or rental, and roughly how many rooms.
- 2
Passed to a licensed electrician
They contact you and explain what’s needed.
- 3
Quote and booking
You get a quote and a time.
- 4
Installed and tested
Alarms are installed and tested.
Worth knowing
Check the date
Look for the manufacture or replacement date on the back of the alarm.
Chirping means attention
A regular chirp usually means a low battery or an alarm at the end of its life.
Rules vary by property
What’s required depends on the type of property and whether it’s rented. The electrician can explain what applies to yours.
Straight answers.
The questions we get most. Anything else, send us a message.
Get smoke alarms sortedHow often do smoke alarms need replacing?
Most have a service life of around ten years. Check the date on the back of the alarm or the manufacturer’s instructions.
Can I replace a hardwired alarm myself?
No. Hardwired alarms are connected to the 240-volt supply, so the work must be done by a licensed electrician.
Can you do it for a rental property?
Yes. Tell us in the form that it’s a rental.
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Learn moreWe cover Shellharbour, Kiama, Gerringong and Jamberoo.
Tell us what you need.
It takes about a minute. We’ll pass it to a group of independent licensed local electricians, and one of them will contact you. If it’s urgent, call.
- Licensed electricians only
- Sending an enquiry is free
- Shellharbour to Gerringong and Jamberoo
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