Smoke alarms
We tested 12 models to see which respond fastest to smoke.
We tested 12 models to see which respond fastest to smoke.
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Good
Good
$29
Photoelectric
89dBA
Sealed lithium
Standard
10 years
10 years
10 years
10min
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Have you used this product? Share your opinion with Consumer members
Not found what you want?
We've tested 11 other smoke alarms.
Quell Photoelectric Smoke Alarm
Pros
Easy to install
Cons
Despite its 10 year guarantee, it only lasted just over 2 years before the alarm started beeping for no apparent reason. Will have to replace it.
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
mike m.
Used 6 months or more