The Right Time To Change Your Smoke Alarm Batteries—And Why It Matters

Small flashing red lights and chirping sounds every 30 to 60 seconds can mean it’s time to change a smoke alarm’s battery. Some models may have a green flashing light or announce “low battery,” so ...
The Indiana Gazette

How Often Should You Check Your Smoke Alarm (And What Most Forget)

Did you know that nearly two-thirds of home fire deaths happen in homes without working smoke alarms? Not homes without ...
CNET

Does Your Smoke Alarm Keep Beeping at Night? We Found The Reason

Smoke detectors that only beep at night are acting up for a specific reason: Here's what can save your sanity and sleep.
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Replacing old smoke detector is a simple but important task

Q: I changed the batteries in my smoke detector, but when I tested it afterward nothing happened. The batteries are new, but the smoke detector is very old. I know that it’s hard-wired into my home’s ...
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Without Good Batteries, Your Smoke Alarm Could Fail You. Here’s How to Replace Them Properly

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WTKR

Smoke alarm not working? See if your city will replace it for free

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. – Any resident of any home should have a working smoke alarm and the cities of Hampton Roads have programs in place to make sure of this, free of charge. Each city offers some form ...
Lifehacker

You Should Replace Your Smoke Detector Every 10 Years

You know that you need to replace your smoke detector’s batteries when they run out, but you might not realize that you should also replace the smoke detector itself every 10 years as the sensors wear ...

Galesburg Fire Department offers free smoke alarms to residents

The Galesburg Fire Department (GFD) is marking almost 10 years of successfully partnering with the American Red Cross to ...
The Boston Globe

Replace smoke alarms after 10 years, officials say

When was the last time you replaced your smoke detectors? If it's been more than a decade, state officials say the time has come to switch in a new set. The office of State Fire Marshal Stephen D.
The Spokesman-Review

Replace a home’s older smoke alarms for safer sleeping

The Spokane Fire Department can provide assistance with smoke alarms, with a program that’s prioritized for low-income homeowners in its service area. For more ...
Reminder Publications

State marshal, fire officials talk smoke alarms in Easthampton

EASTHAMPTON — Western Mass. fire officials gathered at the Easthampton Public Safety complex on Oct. 29 to draw attention to a wave of smoke alarms that are nearing the end of their 10-year useful ...

Red Cross of Northern Nevada urges residents to test smoke alarms and replace batteries

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - This effort is part of the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada’s annual Nevada Turn and Test: November ...