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Without Good Batteries, Your Smoke Alarm Could Fail You. Here’s How to Replace Them Properly

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Las Vegas Review-Journal

Replacing old smoke detector is a simple but important task

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 ...
Fix It Homestead on MSN

7 times you should replace a smoke detector even if it still beeps

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

How much does it cost to replace smoke detectors?

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 ...
Yahoo

Are You Using the Best Batteries for Your Smoke Detectors?

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 ...
AOL

How Often Should You Replace The Smoke Detectors In Your Home?

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 ...
WGAL

Shapiro administration urges Pennsylvanians to change smoke alarm batteries with time change

THOSE 60S. THANK YOU. MIKE. AS MIKE MENTIONED, WE ARE A WEEK INTO MARCH, WHICH MEANS THIS SUNDAY THE CLOCKS WILL SPRING FORWARD ONE HOUR. THIS IS ALSO A REALLY GOOD TIME TO CHECK OUT YOUR SMOKE ...