We now install smoke alarms with sealed 10-year lithium backup batteries (for hardwired alarms) and sealed 10-year battery units (where wiring isn’t practical).

That means:
• No routine battery swaps every 6 months - just press the test button monthly.
• Lower hassle and cost: fewer beeping 9V changes, fewer trips to the shops.
• Tamper-resistant & rental-friendly: sealed cells can’t be removed by occupants.
• End-of-life alert: the alarm chirps when the 10-year service life is up, so you know it’s time to replace.

Your electrician will confirm the best mix of hardwired and sealed-battery alarms for your layout and budget.

If alarms aren’t interconnected, a fire at one end of the home may not wake you at the other. Our Melbourne electricians upgrade to interconnected alarms (hardwired or wireless mesh) so the whole home alerts together - especially important at night. Pair with hardwired power (or sealed 10-year units) for dependable protection.

Benefits you’ll notice immediately
• Whole-home alert: hear the alarm wherever you are
• Fewer false alarms: use heat alarms in kitchens/garages, smoke alarms elsewhere
• Low-upkeep options: sealed 10-year batteries reduce maintenance
• Clear path to compliance: installed and documented by a licensed electrician What our upgrade includes
• Interconnected photoelectric alarms (hardwired where practical)
• Room-by-room placement plan and clear labelling
• Full function testing and handover demo
• Compliance documentation from your electrician

Victorian rental rules expect regular smoke-alarm checks (typically annual), plus electrical safety checks every two years (and gas where applicable).

We provide a simple, bundled service:
• Annual smoke-alarm service: button test, cleaning, battery/expiry audit, fault fixes
• Two-yearly electrical safety check: performed by a licensed electrician, with a written report
• Record-keeping: digital reports with dates, licence details and results, ready for agents or new agreements
• Reminders: we schedule future checks so nothing lapses between tenancies

Ask us about a combined rental package - one visit from an electrician to cover smoke-alarm servicing and the required 2-yearly electrical check.

Most smoke alarms should be replaced at 7-10 years as sensors degrade with age. Our electricians check manufacture dates, recommend replacements, and supply compliant devices.

How to test your alarms (quick DIY)
1. Press and hold the test button until the alarm sounds
2. For interconnected systems, confirm all alarms sound together
3. Vacuum the grills yearly to remove dust If a unit chirps, false-alarms frequently, or won’t test/reset, book an electrician to service or replace it.

1. On-site assessment & advice - A licensed electrician reviews layout, locations, and power options
2. Clear quote - Plain language, fixed scope
3. Neat installation - Minimal disruption, compliant wiring and interconnection
4. Test & handover - Interconnection check, labels, and a quick user demo
5. Aftercare - Reminders for checks and easy add-ons during renovations