Working smoke alarms are one of the simplest ways to protect your family. Shocking Electric Solutions, Inc. installs, replaces, and upgrades hardwired and interconnected smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms for homes in Newnan, GA and across Coweta County. Whether you are replacing alarms that are past their 10-year life, adding alarms for a remodel or finished basement, or fixing hardwired detectors that chirp and false alarm, our licensed electricians do the work safely and to code. Call (678) 552-9399, text (470) 516-7261, or book online.
Smoke and CO Alarm Services in Newnan
- Hardwired smoke detector replacement, matched to your existing wiring and connectors where possible
- New interconnected alarm systems so every alarm sounds when one does
- Combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for homes with gas appliances, fireplaces, or attached garages
- Alarms for remodels, additions, and finished basements, including new circuits and wiring
- Troubleshooting chirping and false alarms on hardwired systems
- Rental and home-sale updates when an inspector or lender asks for working alarms
Where Smoke Alarms Should Go
Current national guidance from NFPA calls for smoke alarms inside each bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement. Alarms should be kept away from kitchens and bathrooms where cooking smoke and steam cause false alarms. Our blog post on smoke detector placement goes into more detail. When we visit, we walk the house with you and recommend locations that fit your layout and current code.
Replacing Old Hardwired Detectors
Hardwired smoke alarms run on household power with a battery backup. When they reach the end of their life, they need to be replaced, not just given a new battery. Brands use different connector plugs, so a straight swap is not always possible. We replace the alarms, change the connectors or mounting plates when needed, confirm the interconnect works, and test every unit before we leave.
Adding Alarms During a Remodel
Finishing a basement, adding a bedroom, or remodeling often means new alarms are required, and the new alarms usually need to be interconnected with the existing ones. We plan the wiring with the rest of the project, coordinate with your contractor, and handle the permit and inspection for the electrical work. If the work turns up other issues, like missing GFCI protection, we can handle that too, and our code violation repair page explains common items.
Carbon Monoxide Protection
Carbon monoxide has no smell or color. If your home has a gas furnace, water heater, range, fireplace, or an attached garage, CO alarms belong outside sleeping areas and on each level. We install standalone CO alarms or combination smoke and CO alarms, hardwired or plug-in, depending on your home.
Testing and Maintenance Tips
- Press the test button on every alarm once a month
- Replace backup batteries when they chirp, or once a year for alarms that use replaceable batteries
- Replace alarms about every 10 years, or sooner if the manufacturer says so
- Never paint over an alarm or cover it
- Vacuum dust from the vents now and then to reduce false alarms
Serving Newnan and Coweta County
We are based on Highway 16 West in Newnan and serve all of Coweta County, including Senoia, Sharpsburg, Moreland, and Grantville, plus nearby Peachtree City, Tyrone, and other communities within about 40 miles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do smoke detectors need to be hardwired?
Many newer homes and additions are required to have hardwired, interconnected smoke alarms with battery backup, and remodels can trigger the requirement too. Older homes may have battery-only alarms. We can tell you what applies to your home and project.
What does interconnected mean?
Interconnected alarms are linked, so when one sounds, they all sound. That gives everyone in the house an earlier warning, especially for a fire that starts in a basement, garage, or far bedroom.
How often should smoke alarms be replaced?
The U.S. Fire Administration and NFPA recommend replacing smoke alarms about every 10 years. Most alarms have a manufacture date on the back. Test them monthly.
Why does my smoke detector chirp?
A chirp usually means a low backup battery or an alarm at end of life. If a new battery does not stop it, the alarm likely needs replacing. If hardwired alarms keep false alarming, we check the circuit and the alarms.
Do you install carbon monoxide alarms?
Yes. Homes with gas appliances, a fireplace, or an attached garage should have CO alarms. We install standalone CO alarms or combination smoke and CO units.
Can you add alarms without opening my walls?
Usually. We fish wiring through attics and existing walls where possible. Wireless-interconnect alarms can link new and existing alarms where running wire is not practical, where code allows.
Related Services
- Electrical safety in Newnan
- Fixing electrical code violations
- Whole-home surge protection
- Complete home rewire
- Licensed electrical contractor in Newnan
Schedule Smoke Detector Installation in Newnan
Need new or replacement smoke alarms? Call Shocking Electric Solutions, Inc. at (678) 552-9399, text us at (470) 516-7261, or book online. Our main line is voice only and cannot receive texts, so please use the text number for messages. You can also email info@shockingelectricsolutions.com. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. We are at 1002 Highway 16 W, Suite A, Newnan, GA 30263, and serve Newnan, Coweta County, and communities within about 40 miles. Our work is backed by a 2-year warranty.