Battery-operated smoke alarms, on the other hand, require the least amount of technical skills. Costs Whether you’re choosing a hardwired smoke detector or a battery-operated unit, Cooksey says ...

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 ...

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

FASNY urges everyone to make sure smoke, carbon monoxide detectors are functioning and replace the batteries, if needed. FASNY also recommends that people dust or vacuum the detectors to keep them ...

A 2004 telephone survey taken in the U.S. found that 96 percent of U.S. households had at least one smoke detector, but from 2003 to 2006, smoke alarms sounded in only half of reported home fires.

The RSA-400 looks like your ordinary, everyday smoke detector. The included Roost Smart Battery enables it to connect to your Wi-Fi network, and that’s how it sends alerts to your smartphone if ...

North Shore Fire Lt. Dan Tyk said smoke detector maintenance needs to become a priority."We can preach a message all the time about changing your clock and changing your battery," he said.

Editor's note: The following is provided by the Citrus County Department of Public Safety, Fire Prevention Section. Early Sunday morning is the switch to daylight saving time, and it is a good ...

Remember, when you change the time, change the batteries. Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old; and; Make sure smoke alarms meet the needs of all family members, ...