
Ratings & Reviews for First Alert BRK Hardwired (with Battery Back-Up) Photoelectric Smoke detector
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What Customers Are Saying
The smoke detectors were generally effective at detecting smoke and considered easy to install by most customers. Many reported reliable performance with no false alarms. However, some customers experienced issues like random beeping, malfunctions, and problems with the warranty process. The mixed reviews suggest potential quality control and customer service concerns with the product.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Smoke Alarm
Would RecommendAn excellent way to alert you when there is danger imminent.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Bought my rest alert for a home I will be selling.
Would RecommendI am selling my home which has eight "First Alert Photoelectric Sensors." I needed to replace one, so I purchased one from the same manufacturer.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
the standard for a new home
Would Recommendthe standard smoke alarm for a new home to code. plus took advantage of Lowe's 'buy in bulk and save' quanitity discounts which brought the price down further.
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Smoke Detector Works
Would RecommendEasy to install when you have one of their current models
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Excellant, easy install - Photoelectric not Ion.
Would RecommendBought about 10 of these to replace older BRK ionization smoke detectors. These are Photoelectric. Do the research on the internet yourself and you'll find that Photoelectric are far superior than ionization type. Regarding the install was simple since First Alert is actually manufactured by BRK, so these had same wire connectors as the old ones. Was able to change all of them in our house (about 10 and high ceilings) in less than an hour. It's a no-brainer if you already have BRK/First...
Good Smoke Detector
Would RecommendNothing fancy about this smoke detector...it works as advertised. The only reason why I gave it 4 stars is that it didn't come with mounting screws. Other than that it works fine.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Much better than changing batteries...
Would RecommendPurchased these to replace others. Hope to never hear them work.
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Easy to install with no problems.
Would RecommendThis device was a direct change out of the same product that needed to be replaced. Was install with no problem.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Good quality, easy to install
Would RecommendI bought 6 of these units, to replace 15-year-old detectors. The new mounting brackets worked with the existing screw positions, so installation was extremely easy. I have not had any of the false alarms that some reviewers have mentioned.
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Smoke Detectors
Would RecommendEasy to install and they work just fine.
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Needed a replacement!
Would RecommendI had replaced all but one smoke detectors earlier this year but I had one on a high ceiling that did not get done. I finally got the tall ladder in the house and replaced the old unit with this new one.
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