Smoke Detector Advice?

So I've decided that all I want for New Year's is a new smoke detector. I would like one that goes off with reassuring regularity. As in, when I badly burn the toast, or set something on fire in the oven, or when I hold a smokey candle under it...

So any advice on good smoke detectors? I want a good quality one, but not one that's so expensive I can't afford it.

Also, I'd prefer one that doesn't go off every time I open the door after a hot shower.

2011-12-29T18:52:46Z

My house does have fire alarms, but they are fairly old and I'm not sure how reliable they are. So far, the only time they've gone off is when we've tested them or deliberately set them off with some effort. I'd prefer a more sensitive one, since none of them are in the kitchen (where I'd like to add one). We've filled the house with enough smoke to see in adjoining rooms and it hasn't gone off.

Anonymous2012-01-02T05:46:50Z

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Here is a list of articles for selecting a smoke detector and also about carbon monoxide detectors. You should have both but not all are equal. Read carefully.

http://www.ezfix101.com/p/home-security.html

Anonymous2011-12-27T08:28:42Z

My first question is, why doesn't your house have them already? As for price some times you get what you pay for. Battery operated ones are ok as long as you remember to change them. Most homes have hard wired alarms, with battery back-up.(recommended). As brand all must meet safety specifications,.

Magpie™2011-12-27T08:27:52Z

Go to the local Fire-house and ask them.

They have up to date info. for your area and they know what you need to be safe.

You can knock on their door just about anytime but make sure there are signs of movement before knocking they have to sleep some weird hours.