You may not think about how well the smoke alarm in your home is helping to keep you safe until that annoying beeping starts, telling you that it’s time to change the batteries. But consider — when ...

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 ...

Sarnia Fire Rescue Services wants city residents to know smoke alarms come with an expiry date. Homeowners may be aware of recommendations to replace smoke alarm batteries once a year and test the ...

Like any electronic device, smoke detectors have a finite lifespan. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and other safety organizations recommend replacing smoke detectors every 10 years to ...

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 ...

Every year, thousands of Arizona residents email Rosie Romero's website or call his radio show with questions about everything from how to prevent fires in their chimneys to what to do about the tree ...

When you change your clocks this weekend, remember to change the batteries in your smoke alarm as well. Harry Olivieri, Deputy Chief Prevention and Public Education Halton Hills Fire Protection and ...

An elderly Crystal Beach couple escaped a fire that caused $100,000 damage to their home Sunday night thanks to a working smoke detector that gave them an early warning. Firefighters got a 911 call ...

The London Fire Department is encouraging residents to use Daylight Saving Time to install new batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Clocks will spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. on ...