How do I clean a smoke detector? Smoke detectors will have instructions on how to clean the device in the user's manual, but there are a couple of easy fixes you can try if you don't feel like ...

Despite their similar features and functions, smoke detectors often present information to their users differently. As such, ...

Climb up and take a close look at your smoke detector. You should see a manual button that's often labeled "Test" or "Hush" (or both). These buttons are typically on the front of the smoke ...

As the country marks Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 6 to 12), homeowners new and experienced will be reminded to check their smoke alarms and review their residential fire safety plans. This year’s ...

The only way to know your smoke alarm is functioning and ready (except for letting your turkey burn in the oven) is to test it. And tests don't just confirm that smoke detectors have power -- they ...