Automatic Stove Shut-Off Devices: Fire Prevention Guide 2025
⚠️ 48% of Home Fires Start in Kitchens
FireAvert stops fires before they start: Automatic power cutoff when alarms sound.
See How It Works →Fire's are dangerous and can cost you thousands of dollars. Half of all home fires start in the kitchen. Prevent kitchen fires with FireAvert's Automatic Stove Shut-Off Device to save money and save lives.
How Does FireAvert's Auto Stove Shutoff Work?
This revolutionary device stops fires before they ever start. But how?
The Auto Stove Shutoff is a smoke alarm monitoring system. That means it is always listening for the smoke alarm to sound. When it detects the smoke alarm, the power to the stove is cut off.
The FireAvert shutoff devices are also able to detect false alarms. It does this by waiting for a short period, about 30 seconds, before cutting power. This prevents false alarms and small cooking mishaps.
It is sometimes hard to know which stovetop element is being used. Pair a FireAvert shutoff device with our Hot-Dots to prevent 100% of unattended cooking fires.
Auto Shutoff Device Features
- Turns off the stove when smoke alarms sound
- Works with any smoke detector sound
- No batteries and maintenance free
- No professional install needed
- Fits in the void space behind most gas stoves
- Resets at the electrical panel
- Light indicates number of times activated
- Reusable
FireAvert devices work easily with gas and electric stoves. Check out our full product specs for more in depth information. We also have a unique shutoff device that works with smaller appliances such as microwaves.
Is it easy to install?
Installing FireAvert is extremely easy. The steps vary depending on the type of appliance but in all cases it only takes minutes and can be done anyone.
The key to this simple installation is the fact that our devices are made for everyone. They plug into existing outlets - no rewiring necessary.
If you are still worried, you can be assured that all of our products come with in depth instructions. These will give you a step by step guide with pictures you can follow.
How This Stops Kitchen Fires
FireAvert CEO Peter Thorpe shares a story from when he was a career firefighter.
"I was working as a firefighter in May 2011 and we had to break down a door of an apartment building where the smoke alarms were blaring. The tenants were not home but they had left a pot of beans cooking on the stove."
He continues
"The apartment was filled with smoke and I thought to myself, 'What if there was a way for the stove to turn off when the smoke alarm sounds?' And that is where the idea was born."
Firefighters know that smoke comes before fire. This is because smoke is still a type of burning, but not a complete burn. The scientific term for this is incomplete combustion. It occurs when there isn't enough oxygen to fully burn the fuel.
With an Auto Stove Shutoff Device the smoke alarm will go off before there is ever a fire. When the device cuts off the heat, the fuel on the stove never gets hot enough to burst into flames. FireAvert really does stop fires before they ever happen!
Fires in the United States cost over $11.2 Billion. According to the US Fire Administration cooking fires make up 48% of all of those fires. They also share that a smoke detector is present in 67% of all home fires.
With that in mind, 32% of all residential fires could have been prevented by installing FireAvert. That is a total savings of over $3.6 BILLION!
How FireAvert Saves You Money
Saving over $3.6 Billion dollars would be nice, but realistically FireAvert can save you:
$3.6 Billion / 344,600 Home Fires = $10,500
Every fire that an automatic stove shutoff device can prevent costs on average over $10,500!
FireAvert's devices cost $249.99, which is 2% as expensive as a kitchen fire.
A hidden savings from Auto Shutoff Devices is from insurance costs. Installing one of these devices can reduce your insurance premiums saving you real money every month.
Now admittedly, FireAvert is not the only option to save you money from fire prevention. Let's look at those options and compare the costs!
Fire Safety Devices
Fire Sprinkler Systems
For new construction projects | $1-$2 per square foot
For existing homes | $2-$7 per square foot
The average home is around 2,300 square feet. That means a new home would only cost an average of $3,450 and $10,350 for an existing home.
That's pretty affordable for a comprehensive fire solution!
Fire Canisters
Another fire safety device are these stove fire canisters which cost about $60 for a set of two depending on the supplier.
They only have to be replaced every 6 years as well which makes these a great fire safety device!
Fire Extinguishers
The classic fire safety device is the Fire Extinguisher. These can cost around $20 per extinguisher.
These definitely work, but unfortunately aren't automatic.
Comparison Table
| Device | Cost | Automatic? | Maintenance? | Type | Avg. Damage Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Sprinklers New Build | $1-$2/sq ft ($3,450 avg total) |
✅ Yes | ✅ Annual inspections | Suppression | <$2,166 + Water Damage (if present) |
| Fire Sprinklers Retrofit | $2-$7/sq ft ($10,350 avg total) |
✅ Yes | ✅ Annual inspections | Suppression | $2,166 + Water Damage (if present) |
| Stove Fire Canisters | ~$60 for 2 | ✅ Yes | ✅ Replace every 6 years | Suppression | $500-$2000 (depending on smoke damage) |
| Fire Extinguishers | ~$20 each | ❌ No | ✅ Annual recharge | Suppression | $2000-$6000 (depending on duration) |
| FireAvert | $249.99 | ✅ Yes | ❌ | PREVENTION | $0 (stops fires before they start) |
When we look at costs this way, it is clear that FireAvert saves you money. The unforeseen costs of smoke damage or water damage can add up quickly.
Auto Stove Shutoff in Real Life
Nick Victorio Presidio at Rancho Del Oro said
"Before FireAvert got here, we had an apartment fire and it was the whole unit, it was about $40,000.00 to redo everything in the unit.”
He continues
"We installed FireAverts about two years ago in the entire two hundred and sixty-four apartments. We’ve actually prevented two fires on the property.
If you own or manage larger properties like Nick then you’ll also want to look into FireAvert PRO with a bulk pricing quote.
We know this video is old, but it highlights just how effective a shutoff device is at preventing fires.
A customer, Cheryll, told us about her experience-
“I had seen it on Shark Tank, and immediately, I bought it for my father who’s 81. He’s not hearing as well as he used to, and I’m afraid [the] teakettle won’t be loud enough. At least FireAvert will shut it off... It’s a little guardian angel”
FireAvert was intentionally designed to help people who forget to turn off the stove. This makes it perfect for seniors aging in place.
Another property manager shared
“A tenant of mine, she forgot she had something on the stove and she left. The FireAvert did what it’s supposed to. That $200.00 that we spent on FireAvert saved us $20,000.00.”
If you have a story about a FireAvert, please share it with us here. We always love hearing stories and can't wait to hear yours.
FireAvert and Fire Safety
Too many people think that a fire won't happen to them or their family. But, every 4.5 minutes, US firefighters are called to homes to put out home fires.
Installing an automatic shutoff device will significantly decrease your chances of a home fire. But pairing that with good home safety can almost eliminate risk completely.
Save money, and your home, by installing one of these life saving devices today. If you have questions about bulk pricing, request a free quote.