Smoke detectors (not just their batteries) have a temporary shelf life. Find out how long yours will last, and how to know it ...

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Q: I changed the batteries in my smoke detector, but when I tested it afterward nothing happened. The batteries are new, but the smoke detector is very old. I know that it’s hard-wired into my home’s ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. According to the National Fire Protection Association, smoke detectors should be ...

You may not think about how well the smoke alarm in your home is helping to keep you safe until that annoying beeping starts, telling you that it’s time to change the batteries. But consider — when ...

BRISTOL - Springing ahead for Daylight Saving Time means longer days and that gives you plenty of time to switch out your smoke alarm batteries. Bristol, Tennessee fire crews say you should test your ...

THOSE 60S. THANK YOU. MIKE. AS MIKE MENTIONED, WE ARE A WEEK INTO MARCH, WHICH MEANS THIS SUNDAY THE CLOCKS WILL SPRING FORWARD ONE HOUR. THIS IS ALSO A REALLY GOOD TIME TO CHECK OUT YOUR SMOKE ...