Q: I changed the batteries in my smoke detector, but when I tested it afterward nothing happened. The batteries are new, but the smoke detector is very old. I know that it’s hard-wired into my home’s ...

When's the last time you tested (or replaced) your smoke detector? Can't remember? Then it sounds like it's time to give it an inspection. While smoke detectors are made to last a full decade, it's ...

Q. How often do I need to replace my hard-wired smoke detectors? And who should I hire to do this? Our 15-year-old system has five detectors. A few are chirping, and it doesn’t stop even when we ...

The first time most people hear the quiet chirp of a smoke detector in the dead of winter, it feels like a minor nuisance. It ...

DEAR READERS: We change the batteries in our smoke detector regularly, but how often should we change the actual detector? Smoke detectors are appliances, and they wear out. There is a sensor inside ...

Smoke detectors beep when the batteries need changing. They may also beep when they're malfunctioning and need to be replaced. Smoke detectors are sensitive to smoke and extreme temperatures, and ...

At the start of 2023, Illinois' updated Smoke Detector Act will officially go into effect, requiring residents to replace their old smoke alarms with detectors that ...

WEBVTT BEN: DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME. YES, IT ENDS THIS WEEKEND. SO BEFORE YOU GO TO BED TOMORROW NIGHT, TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR, AND CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARMS. IN AN AVERAGE HOUSE FIRE, YOU HAVE ...