Smoke detectors are one of the most important electronic devices you have in your home. Ensuring they’re in good working condition starts with using the best batteries for your devices and keeping ...

Many people complain about the annoying “chirp” indicating a weak battery, but knowing the detector is completely broken is enough to keep anyone awake at night.

Battery-powered smoke detectors easily detach from a wall plate so you can access a panel on the back to change the battery. Wired smoke detectors tend to cost more, but not too much.

If your smoke detector is still within date, you can replace the battery instead of the whole smoke detector. However, if you replace the batteries and your detector still doesn't work, a full ...

The common smoke detectors need a new battery at least once a year. Again, if it makes a chirping noise, replace the battery. Where can I get a smoke detector?

The Farmington Hills Fire Department urges everyone to change their smoke alarm batteries when changing their clocks from Daylight Saving Time back on Sunday, Nov. 6. “It’s an easy ...

Johnson City Fire official say 92% of American homes have smoke detectors, but nearly one-third of those don’t work.

Q: About 10 years ago, I replaced the original wired smoke alarms in my home with wired dual sensors that use both photoelectric and ionization technology. Because I’ve read that in-home smoke ...

If your smoke alarm is more than 10 years old, replacing it is recommended. When it starts making a high-pitched chirping sound, that indicates a low battery, which should be replaced immediately.