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 ...

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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 ...

Q: My home has hard-wired smoke detectors. How often do I need to replace them, and what kind of replacements do I need? Can I do it myself, or do I need a professional? And if I need a pro, what kind ...

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This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (KTVI) – It’s time to turn your clock back ...

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 ...

WEBVTT EASIER. HILLARY: FIRE RIPS THROUGH THIS CONDO COMPLEX IN CUDAHY SUNDAY, DESTROYING SEVERAL FAMILIES HOMES. IN MILWAUKEE LAST TUESDAY, ANOTHER FIRE KILLS A TWO-YEAR-OLD LITTLE GIRL, BUT A FEW ...

Dear Angie: 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 ...