Woodstock Hardware NY has home & office safety alarms, tests, detectors

At Woodstock Hardware we stock a wide variety of products to help you maintain a safe and healthy home and office. These products help protect you and your family inside your home against unforeseen dangers and accidents 

Safety is nothing to scoff about or be taken for granted.  It is not uncommon to read about accidents and tragedies that could have been avoided by having the proper safety products in a home or office.

See variety of alarms detecting fire, carbon monoxide and other dangers in both home and office

Recently, we had one customer visit the store and buy three fire extinguishers.  When we asked why he needed three, he replied, “ We had a small fire start at our house yesterday and if we didn’t have a fire extinguisher our house might have burned down.  I’m getting another for my house, one for the garage, and one for the car.” 

 

Does it sound “extreme?”  We don’t think so.  Living through a fire is life changing.  We know first-hand.  In 2007 Woodstock Hardware burned down.  You can read more about this fire in our About Us Thankfully no one was hurt in our fire and we are strong believers in safety first. 

 

  • Basic smoke alarms to wake a sleeping family, or a carbon monoxide detector to warn of a dangerous situation.  
  •  No one should have a second story bedroom and not have a fold up fire escape ladder under the bed.   
  • Or blank outlet plugs to protect an inquisitive infant with a paper clip against an electrical shock.   
  • Whatever the case it is important to protect you and your family and Woodstock Hardware can help you meet your individual needs. 

Here are just some of the products you will find in our store and on our ecommerce site:

Smoke & Fire Detectors • Safety Gates • Child Safety Locks • Grab Bars • Fire Escape Ladders • Fireproof Boxes • Fire Extinguishers • Carbon Monoxide Detectors • Water Test, Radon Test • Mold Test • Window Locks • Light Switch Locks • Motion Lights • Light Timers • Freeze Alarms • Safety Gates • Pet Gates • Floor Runners • Floor Mats 

Carbon Monoxide Tips

In addition to the Home and Office Safety supplies and products you need, with over 25 years of experience, Woodstock Hardware can provide you the technical expertise required to help you successfully complete your next project.  Here are a few carbon monoxide tips we would like to share with you: 

Carbon Monoxide Alarms 

  • One of the most common topics we are asked about at Woodstock Hardware is about carbon monoxide detectors, especially where to put them, how they work, and the differences between models. 
  • Carbon monoxide (CO) is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America. According to The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), CO poisoning causes approximately 2,100 deaths in the US per year. The use of CO alarms could potentially prevent many of these deaths. Carbon Monoxide is called the silent killer because it is invisible and odorless. Knowing how to protect your home and family from CO could be the most important thing you do, and it is simple. Use this information to help make your home safer. 

 

Facts about Carbon Monoxide 

  • CO is produced anytime a fuel is burned. Potential sources include gas or oil furnaces, water heaters, space heaters, clothes dryers, barbecue grills, fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, gas ovens, generators, and car exhaust fumes.  
  • Every year more than 10,000 people die or seek medical attention due to CO poisoning from home-related products. (Consumer Product Safety Commission)  
  • More than two-thirds of Americans use gas, wood, kerosene or another fuel as their home’s major heat source.  
  • 65% of CO poisoning deaths from consumer products are due to heating systems.  
  • Only 27% of homes in America have carbon monoxide alarms, according to the Hardware/Homecenter Research Industry.  
  • An idling vehicle in an attached garage, even with the garage door opened, can produce concentrated amounts of CO that can enter your home through the garage door or nearby windows.  
  • CO poisoning deaths from portable generators have doubled for the past two years, and many of these deaths occurred in the winter months and during power outages.  
  • A poorly maintained gas stove can give off twice the amount of CO than one in good working order.


Protect against carbon monoxide poisoning
 

  • Install at least one battery-powered CO alarm or AC-powered unit with battery backup on each level of your home and near sleeping areas.  
  • Do not use charcoal or gas grills inside or operate outdoors near a window where CO fumes could seep in through a window.  
  • Check all carbon monoxide alarms in your home. Do they use the most accurate sensing technology? Do they need new batteries?  
  • Replace CO alarms every five to seven years in order to benefit from the latest technology upgrades.  
  • Have a licensed professional inspect heating systems and other fuel-burning appliances annually.  
  • Install fuel-burning appliances properly and operate according to the manufacturer’s instructions.  
  • Keep chimneys clear of animal nests, leaves and residue to ensure proper venting. Have all fireplaces cleaned and inspected annually.  
  • Do not block or seal shut the exhaust flues or ducts used by water heaters, ranges and clothes dryers.  
  • Do not leave your car running in an attached garage or carport.  
  • Do not use ovens or stoves to heat your home.  


Below are a few of the major features to consider when selecting CO alarms for the home.
 

  • Accuracy: Look for a statement on the package about the alarm’s accuracy level. If the CO alarm is UL listed, then the accuracy statement will have been certified by UL, too.  
  • Battery Operated: Consumers who live in areas prone to power outages or who own a gas-powered generator should consider a battery-powered CO alarm with a backlit digital display. Battery-powered units offer 24-hour CO monitoring when power is interrupted.  
  • The backlit digital display allows the user to view the CO level in the dark. The alarm can also be placed on a shelf or wall or moved from room to room.  
  • Digital Display: A digital display screen clearly shows the level of CO detected in the home, and updates the reading every 15 seconds.  
  • Peak-Level Memory: This feature records the highest level of CO present. Knowing the CO level in the home can help emergency personnel determine treatment.  
  • Plug-in with Battery Backup: Easy to plug into any electrical socket, these alarms include a 9V battery for protection during short-term power outages.  
  • Voice Warning: This feature clearly announces the threat present in the home, in addition to emitting the traditional alarm beep. It is often a feature of combination smoke/CO alarms.  


Following are the guidelines for locating a carbon monoxide detector in your home. Below are recommendations on the optimal placement of your CO alarms:
 

  • Install at least one CO alarm on every floor and in sleeping areas.  
  • Make sure CO alarms are at least 15 feet away from cooking or heating appliances to prevent false alarms.  
  • Don’t cover or obstruct the unit. Test the CO alarm monthly.  
  • Replace CO alarms every 7 years to benefit from the latest technology upgrades 

We hope you find this information presented about carbon monoxide, its prevention, and detection helpful and that your home is protected against this silent killer. 

Afraid to trip? See a photo of Woodstock Hardware aisle filled with safety runners and tape for all rugs in every room.

Find top quality brand name Home & Office Safety Supplies manufactured by companies that include: 

First Alert

LIFESAFE

Fire-Ade

Pro-Lab

Gator Grip

Child Safe

BRK

National Hardware

North States Industries

The Board Dudes

Surface Shields

Stanley Basics

Best-Step

Mohawk Home

Steelmaster

SentrySafe

Lok-Lift

SAF-T-TREADS

Prime Line Products

Athena 

As you see Woodstock Hardware has a wide range of Home and Office Safety supplies and products to help protect you and your family at both and at work. The next time you are working on a home safety project we are here to help.

So, stop in, take a look around, ask a few questions.  You are sure to find what you want and need.    

 

At Woodstock Hardware we are confident that by our combining our extensive inventory of supplies, and products with our hands-on experience and expertise we can help you successfully complete your next project.