Smoke Detector Installation and Repair in New Jersey

Gareffa Electric does smoke detector repair, smoke detector installation and CO alarm installation in Bergen, Hudson, Essex and Passaic counties, New Jersey. Call (973) 662-4333 or book online, and we call you to set the visit time.

Smoke detector repair and replacement

Chirping or false-alarming hardwired detectors? We check the alarm and tell you whether it needs repair or replacement.

• Hardwired detectors that chirp or false-alarm
• Old detectors that need to be swapped
• Alarms that do not sound with the others

Licensed NJ Electrical Contractor #18578. $2M insured. Every job is permitted in our name.

Hardwired interconnected smoke and CO alarms

We install hardwired and interconnected smoke and CO alarms. We also install CO alarms on their own. Tell us what you need when you call.

Wireless options

If wiring new alarms through finished walls is a problem, ask us about wireless options at the visit.

Your town's fire official sets the rules. Check with them first, and tell us what they asked for when you call.

Types of smoke alarms

• Battery alarms run on a battery. They need new batteries when they chirp.
• Hardwired alarms connect to your home's electrical system. Most also have a battery backup for power outages.
• Interconnected alarms sound together, so an alarm on one level of your home is heard on the others.
• Combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms do both jobs in one unit.

We install hardwired and interconnected smoke and CO alarms, and CO alarms on their own. Tell us what you have and what you need when you call.

Selling a house in New Jersey

Selling a house? Your town may ask for a smoke and CO inspection before closing. Check with your town, and call us if an alarm needs repair or replacement. See our blog for more, or our home electrical inspection and safety check page.

Landlords and property managers

Have many units? We do on-call service for portfolios, with volume pricing. Tell us the unit count when you call.

Businesses written up by the fire department

If the fire department cited your business, see our page on smoke alarm violations.

How booking works

• Call (973) 662-4333 or book online at /products/estimate-visit.
• We call you to set the visit time. We do not promise a time in advance.
• The $150 scheduled service call includes a diagnostic plus the first hour. The fee is credited on jobs over $1,500.

What we do not do

We do the electrical side. We do not install or program alarm, monitored or security systems.

Smoke detector questions

Why is my hardwired smoke detector chirping?

Call us or book a visit. We check it and tell you what it needs.

Why is my smoke detector chirping?

A chirp often means the battery is low. It can also mean the alarm is old or has a fault. We check the alarm and tell you whether it needs repair or replacement.

Do I need to replace the battery in a hardwired alarm?

Most hardwired alarms have a battery backup that works during a power outage. Follow the maker's instructions for batteries and for testing the alarm with its test button.

Do you install interconnected and wireless alarms?

We install hardwired and interconnected smoke and CO alarms. If wiring through finished walls is a problem, ask us about wireless options at the visit.

Can you install CO alarms too?

Yes. Mention CO alarms when you book and we will scope them with your smoke alarm work. We install CO alarms on their own, or combination smoke and CO alarms.

Do you work with landlords and property managers?

Yes. We offer on-call service and volume pricing for portfolios. Call us with your unit count.

Hours: Monday to Saturday, 7 AM to 6 PM. Closed Sunday. Serving Bergen, Hudson, Essex and Passaic counties from Nutley, NJ.