If there’s one thing that should be common knowledge but sadly isn’t, it’s this: smoke alarms don’t last forever.

Lithium-ion batteries now power everything from scooters to smoke detectors. But a recent survey by Erie Insurance found one ...

The bill will cut more than $2 billion in taxes but nearly 75% of it will come from eliminating the business rent tax.

For homes with hard-wired smoke alarm systems, the NOFD advises replacing the 9-volt backup batteries. For those relying on older stand-alone 9-volt alarms, the department is offering a valuable ...

The New Orleans Fire Department urges residents to check smoke and CO alarms during daylight saving time. Free 10-year smoke alarms are available for Orleans Parish homes.

They typically use replaceable batteries (usually 9-volt or AA) or lithium batteries that are sealed inside and last 10 years. Plug-in detectors receive power from an outlet.

CR explains why a smoke detector may not be the right way to protect you and your family from a car fire in your garage, and how a heat detector can be the answer.

In 2019, New York passed legislation that bans smoke detectors that use 9-volt batteries. All new smoke detectors sold in the state must have a sealed, 10-year battery. The law makes sure that ...

This weekend is the end of daylight saving time, which means the clock falls back an hour. First responders are encouraging everyone to check the batteries in their smoke detectors as most smoke ...

And tests don't just confirm that smoke detectors have power -- they can also tell you if you need to switch out batteries before your alarm throws a high-pitched fit.

This primer on how to install a smoke detector, hard-wired or battery-powered, should help you protect your household against the dangers of fire and smoke.