Your smoke detector’s beeping is supposed to protect you, not confuse you. Yet there are moments when a chirping alarm is a ...

Smoke detectors (not just their batteries) have a temporary shelf life. Find out how long yours will last, and how to know it ...

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 ...

So, when do smoke alarms expire? When in doubt, the rule to remember is “toss at 10, then start again.” In other words, residents need to replace their smoke alarms every 10 years, and no, not just ...

If you’ve ever swapped the battery in your smoke detector only to find it still chirping at you, you’re not alone. That persistent beep is one of the most frustrating household mysteries, but there’s ...

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 ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. According to the National Fire Protection Association, smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years. While working smoke detectors are a must for ...

Daylight-Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, and Fremont firefighters are reminding people to change their smoke detector batteries when they set their clocks back an hour before going to bed Saturday ...

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: I live in a high-rise condo and recently heard a rumor about an update to a statute regarding smoke detectors that apparently affects condos. What is the law regarding smoke detectors in condos? A: ...

A smoke detector battery law the Illinois legislature passed in 2017 will take effect Jan. 1. It will require residents to replace their smoke detectors with alarms that have 10-year sealed batteries ...