ST. LOUIS – Americans can cut the chance of dying in a home fire nearly in half by adopting the simple lifesaving habit of ensuring they have a working smoke alarm. This is why the International ...

Lancaster Fire Department Capt. K.J. Watts said many people assume like Tipton did, that smoke alarms don't go bad. But he said 10 years is about the length of their life expectancy.

The Bureau of Fire Services reminds residents that it’s again time to check and/or change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

Replace smoke alarm batteries at least once a year. If your smoke alarm has a sealed 10-year battery, test it to ensure it is operational. Test smoke alarms monthly by pressing the “test” button.

One chirp every 30 to 60 seconds: It’s time to replace the battery. Continued sets of three (3) loud beeps, but no smoke or fire: The smoke detector is dirty. Over time, dust, dirt, spiders ...

WEST MICHIGAN -- Daylight Saving Time begins tonight, so remember to set your clocks ahead one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday (spring forward). Also, the state fire marshal urges residents to change the ...

R ing and Kidde have partnered up for CES 2025 and a new set of smoke detectors that will be smarter than ever thanks to Ring compatibility. Kidde already dominates our list of the best smoke ...

Generally, Cincinnati's housing and fire codes require smoke detectors. Tenants are responsible for maintaining them and ...

Smoke detectors are essential in your home and can’t work without batteries. ... When to change out your smoke detector batteries. By Erin Lawlor. Published: Feb. 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM EST ...

With this in mind, a hard-wired smoke detector with a battery backup is the most reliable. Smart Features. There are many different smart features available for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Replacing smoke alarm batteries can be a hassle. It always seems that just as soon as you've installed fresh ones, the low-battery warning is beeping at you again. Many homeowners wonder why their ...

Low battery warnings and false alarms can be disruptive, but not with these detectors. A simple press of a button silences the alarm for up to 10 hours, giving you uninterrupted sleep or peace ...