Smoke Detectors

Smoke detector batteries should be replaced at least once a year. People often change them when the clocks change in the spring or fall, but any time is fine. You should also change your batteries...

If you’ve got a smoke alarm that’s keeping you up at night with its incessant chirping, silence the noise with a combination of troubleshooting methods and preventive maintenance. You be able to...

Conventional smoke detectors often do not detect the small wisps of smoke from cigarettes. While this can be convenient if you smoke in the house, it can also be problematic if you wish to prevent...

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Properly checking the operation of a smoke detector involves more than just pressing the red test button and getting that ear-piercing sound. That only indicates that the battery is not dead and...

Smoke alarms save lives. Most landlords require tenants to purchase and install smoke alarms; here's how to choose the right one for your home.

Called "the silent killer," odorless, tasteless carbon monoxide (CO) gas results from faulty combustion in a furnace, fireplace or gas range, or a car (in an garage). A CO detector is your only...

A smoke alarm is one of those appliances you want to troubleshoot before it breaks down. Otherwise, it may fail to sound when you need it most. Test your alarm monthly to ensure it's working:...