Fire extinguishers are essentially loss leaders for service companies. The real money is in the annual maintenance contracts – and you pay them year after year.
Fire extinguishers are essentially loss leaders for safety equipment sales and service companies. The extinguishers get these companies in the door so that they can then provide the highly profitable maintenance and service inspections that you pay for every year.
While routine, these services can easily over time add up to a cost of six times the initial price of the extinguisher. That's money that could stay in your business.
In addition to annual service fees, traditional extinguisher maintenance requires:
In contrast, the PyroSafe™ Guardian™ removes the third-party service costs from your purchasing equation*, providing not only savings but full control over your extinguishers.
The Guardian™ has a one-time purchase cost that, when amortized over the life of the extinguisher, amounts to just a few dollars per year. In addition, you enjoy savings by eliminating business interruptions that occur with each service visit, by eliminating the need to provide escort service through sensitive areas, and by ending surprise maintenance invoices from mandatory inspections.
*Some states may require additional maintenance/licensing. Contact your PyroSafe representative and/or local fire official for more information.
Based on a single fire extinguisher. Multi-unit facilities multiply these savings across every unit on premises.
| Cost Item | PyroSafe™ Guardian™ | Traditional Extinguisher |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Purchase Price | $150–$200 | $50–$80 |
| Annual Inspection (per year) | Owner self-service* | $40–$80/yr = $400–$800 |
| 6-Year Internal Examination | Owner reloads as needed | $50–$120 (Year 6) |
| 12-Year Hydrostatic Test | Not required (polymer) | $50–$100 (Year 12) |
| Reload After Use | $25–$40 (owner kit) | $60–$120 (technician) |
| Business Interruption Cost | $0 | Recurring hidden cost |
| 10-Year Total Cost (approx.) | ~$200–$250 | ~$600–$1,200+ |
Estimates based on typical commercial pricing. Speak to your PyroSafe sales representative to secure a personalized savings calculation based on your unique needs.
Speak to your PyroSafe sales representative to secure a personalized savings calculation based on your unique facility needs – number of units, current service costs, and more.
Request Your Savings AnalysisThe PyroSafe™ Guardian™ gives you better protection at a fraction of the long-term cost.
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