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Your new home has mains-powered smoke alarms as standard. In this guide we’ll tell you a little about them and what you need to do to keep them in good working order.
About your alarms
If your alarm sounds continuously
Immediately check your home for any fire or smoke. Next, check to make sure the electrics haven’t tripped. If you’re certain there’s no obvious cause and the alarm continues to sound, please contact your New Home Customer Care team.
If your smoke alarm beeps intermittently
How to replace your alarm battery
Change the battery with a new one when the alarm beeps every 45 seconds.
Maintaining your smoke alarm
The New Home Customer Care Team is available via phone and email.