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You may not think about how well the smoke alarm in your home is helping to keep you safe until that annoying beeping starts, telling you that it’s time to change the batteries. But consider — when ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. According to the National Fire Protection Association, smoke detectors should be ...

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 ...

Q: My home has hard-wired smoke detectors. How often do I need to replace them, and what kind of replacements do I need? Can I do it myself, or do I need a professional? And if I need a pro, what kind ...

Q. How often do I need to replace my hard-wired smoke detectors? And who should I hire to do this? Our 15-year-old system has five detectors. A few are chirping, and it doesn’t stop even when we ...

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 ...

WEBVTT BEN: DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME. YES, IT ENDS THIS WEEKEND. SO BEFORE YOU GO TO BED TOMORROW NIGHT, TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR, AND CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARMS. IN AN AVERAGE HOUSE FIRE, YOU HAVE ...

A new state law aimed at reducing home fire deaths went into effect on July 1, 2013. It requires replacement of any battery-only operated smoke alarm that is more than 10 years old with a unit powered ...