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: 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 ...
Fix It Homestead on MSN
How to tell if your smoke detector is past its real lifespan even if it still beeps
Your smoke alarm’s chirp can be oddly reassuring, a small sound that suggests everything is still working. Yet the device ...
Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Jon Davine speaks at a event at the Easthampton Fire Department to remind people to make sure they have working fire detectors. CAROL LOLLIS / Staff Photo Sign up for ...
COLUMBUS — The State Fire Marshal wants people to ensure their smoke alarms are working properly and reminds them to heat their homes safely as cold weather approaches. • Test alarms by pressing the ...
Fix It Homestead on MSN
Why smoke alarms chirp more in winter and what to check first
When the temperature drops, a lot of homes suddenly sound like they are hosting a flock of electronic birds. Those short, ...
An ear-splitting smoke alarm siren is one of the worst midnight surprises. But it's even worse when your detector keeps beeping in the middle of the night but then stops and acts perfectly normal ...
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results
Feedback