Smoke detectors now are standard equipment for mobile homes. You’ll find these early warning devices on the hallway ceiling outside all sleeping areas. Home fires typically smolder long before they burst into flame. A smoke detector can warn you to evacuate the the unit and call the fire department, sometimes before the fire actually erupts.
However, smoke detectors lose their sensing ability if they’re not kept clean. Remove the filters and wash them every three months— Sooner in dusty regions. Some smoke detectors have silver or gold sensing dots. Clean these monthly with window cleaner. Do not use any type of spray around detectors; it might clog up the sensing devices. Keep your owner’s pamphlet that explains the smoke detector.
If your mobile home does not have a smoke-detecting system, you can install one yourself. Some styles of smoke detectors attach
the ceiling like a light fixture. Get an electrician to do the extra wiring for these. Others plug into any normal ac power outlet. Place the detector itself high on the wall or ceiling just outside your sleeping areas. A set of instructions should explain how to put the detector into operation. Then test it with some heavy cigarette smoke.