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 ...
Most of the real safety and hygiene risks at home hide in plain sight, inside devices you assume will last for years. I find ...
The first time most people hear the quiet chirp of a smoke detector in the dead of winter, it feels like a minor nuisance. It ...
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 EASTHAMPTON ...
BRISTOL - Springing ahead for Daylight Saving Time means longer days and that gives you plenty of time to switch out your smoke alarm batteries. Bristol, Tennessee fire crews say you should test your ...
Keeping your home and family safe from fire and carbon monoxide hazards starts with proper detection. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are essential tools that save lives by providing early ...
If you think your home gear lasts forever, think again. Several common devices wear out faster than they look, and ignoring ...
Beeping or chirping smoke detectors are beyond annoying. Usually, a chirp every 30 to 60 seconds just indicates a low battery. “If it has a 9-volt battery, it needs to be changed,” says Battalion ...
Ensure the safety of your home by knowing how often you should replace smoke detectors. When's the last time you tested (or replaced) your smoke detector? Can't remember? Then it sounds like it's time ...