Electrical issues caused the six-alarm fire that displaced more than 800 residents at The Cooper apartments in Fort Worth ...

Place’s new line of smart alarms incorporates many of the best features of Google’s discontinued Protect, adding indoor air ...

The Cleveland Division of Fire reports three people remain hospitalized in serious condition after Monday's explosion and ...

Author and screenwriter Dennis Lehane has a healthy respect for the power of fire. He learned that the hard way — surviving a ...

Home fires today are burning hotter and faster and causing more damage than ever before, according to National Fire ...

Kidde Smoke Detector, Hardwired Smoke Alarm with 9-Volt Battery Backup, Test-Reset Button, Interconnect Capability, 2 Pack Kidde 4617 ratings ...

The best smoke detectors quickly and reliably detect fire and carbon monoxide to alert you to potential danger. As a residential carpenter, I've installed plenty of hardwired and battery-powered ...

Hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tie into your home’s wiring—professional installation is required—and usually have backup batteries.

Most jurisdictions in Arizona now require hard-wired smoke alarms. This means the device is directly connected to your home's electrical wiring. They are more reliable than battery-operated units.

If your smoke detector is still within date, you can replace the battery instead of the whole smoke detector. However, if you replace the batteries and your detector still doesn't work, a full ...

Beeping or chirping smoke detectors are beyond annoying. Usually, a chirp every 30 to 60 seconds just indicates a low battery. “If it has a 9-volt battery, it needs to be changed,” says ...