Heat Alarms

A heat alarm detects rapid rises in temperature or when the temperature reaches a set threshold, alerting you to the presence of fire. Unlike smoke alarms, heat alarms are not triggered by smoke, steam, or dust.

Heat alarms are ideal for kitchens, garages, boiler rooms, and other areas where smoke or steam could cause false alarms in a standard smoke detector.

No, heat alarms are best used in specific rooms where smoke detectors would be prone to false alarms. For other areas, especially living rooms, hallways, and bedrooms, smoke alarms are recommended.

No, heat alarms and smoke alarms serve different purposes. Heat alarms are best for detecting fires in environments where smoke alarms may not be reliable, while smoke alarms are essential for early warning in most other rooms.

For the best protection, especially in larger homes, it’s recommended to use interconnected heat and smoke alarms. When one alarm is triggered, all alarms in the network will sound.