What are Ionization Smoke Alarms?

Ionization Smoke AlarmThere are two main types of house smoke alarms that have taken over the market; ionization smoke alarms and photoelectric smoke alarms. Knowing the difference between these is essential to choosing the right house smoke alarm for yourself and your family. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, roughly 96 percent of households in the United States have at least one smoke alarm in their home, yet it’s unlikely people truly understand the difference between the two major types of alarms. Over 90 percent of house smoke alarms are ionization alarms. Here are some benefits of installing an ionization alarm in your home.

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First Alert Ionization Alarms

At First Alert, we offer different models of ionization home smoke alarms, so you can pick the features that best suit your needs. If you don’t want to worry about keeping up with changing batteries in your smoke alarm, we recommend getting the 10-Year Battery Dual Sensor Alarm that detects smoke from both flaming and smoldering fires. It’s also engineered to reduce the number of false alarms that go off in your home due to cooking.

Regardless of the ionization home smoke alarm you choose for you and your family, First Alert will keep your family protected in times of potential danger. Shop ionization smoke alarms.