Smoke & CO Detector Installation

Hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Code-compliant installation with battery backup.

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors save lives, but only if they're properly installed, interconnected, and maintained. Lonestar Electric Co installs hardwired smoke and CO detectors with battery backup throughout your home, ensuring they meet current Texas building code requirements. Hardwired detectors are interconnected so when one sounds, they all sound, giving you maximum warning time. We also replace outdated detectors, as units older than 10 years lose sensitivity and need to be swapped out.

What's Included

Hardwired with battery backup
Interconnected throughout home
Code-compliant placement
10-year detector replacement

Smoke & CO Detector Installation Service Areas

We provide smoke & co detector installation services across Austin and the Hill Country.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I really need hardwired detectors? Can't I just use battery-powered ones?

Battery-powered detectors work, but hardwired units with battery backup are more reliable and code-required in new construction and renovations. The interconnection feature means all alarms sound together, which is critical for larger homes.

How often should smoke detectors be replaced?

Smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years, and CO detectors every 5-7 years. The manufacturing date is printed on the back of the unit. If yours are older, it's time for new ones.