A smoke alarm is designed to protect you, your family, and your home, but if you know how some of these devices work, you might start to wonder if they pose any health risks. According to the EPA, ...

Shoulders says that photoelectric smoke detectors are generally more effective for detecting large particles. Photoelectric ...

Every smart smoke alarm I’ve tested has one potentially fatal flaw, trading fewer nuisance alarms for a risky sensor strategy.

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Smoke alarms are key to reducing fire deaths. However, plenty of homes lack the recommended number of smoke alarms. How do you improve getting smoke alarms into homes? It starts with getting accurate ...

If you’ve bought a smoke alarm from Amazon recently, you may want to double-check that it actually meets U.S. safety standards. The Wirecutter recently uncovered that several of the best-selling smoke ...

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A detailed comparison of photoelectric and ionization smoke detectors highlights how each responds to different fire types, with experts stressing UL or ETL certification and proper placement. The ...

Smoke detector surrounded by flames and smoke - Brian A Jackson/Shutterstock A smoke alarm is designed to protect you, your family, and your home, but if you know how some of these devices work, you ...