Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Working smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms save lives, and code increasingly requires hardwired, interconnected units so that when one sounds, they all do. CR Electric installs and upgrades smoke and CO alarms throughout your home, wired and interconnected for the earliest possible warning.

We place detectors correctly in bedrooms, hallways, and on every level, replace aging units, and add battery-backup so you're protected even during a power outage.

What's included

Hardwired smoke alarm installation
Carbon-monoxide alarm installation
Interconnected alarm systems
Battery-backup units
Code-compliant placement
Replacing old or chirping alarms
Combination smoke/CO units

Why choose CR Electric

For over 25 years, homeowners and businesses across the New Orleans metro and Northshore have trusted CR Electric for honest, code-compliant electrical work. We're licensed and insured, we pull the proper permits, and we give you up-front pricing before any work begins - with 24-hour emergency service from two locations.

Frequently asked questions

How often should smoke alarms be replaced?

Smoke alarms should be replaced about every 10 years, and CO alarms about every 5-7 years. If yours are aging, chirping, or yellowed, it's time - we'll install fresh, code-compliant units.

What does interconnected mean?

Interconnected alarms are linked so that when one detects smoke, every alarm in the home sounds - critical for waking people on the far side of the house. Modern code requires this for new and renovated homes.

Where should detectors be installed?

Inside each bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home, with CO alarms near sleeping areas and fuel-burning appliances. We handle correct placement.