There are multiple reasons to convert your home to hard-wired smoke detectors. One of the most basic reasons people convert is that some battery-powered smoke detectors can be hard to reach. Moreover, ...

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 ...

Smoke detectors (not just their batteries) have a temporary shelf life. Find out how long yours will last, and how to know it ...

Around the holidays, you’re cooking more, hosting more, and plugging in more devices than usual, which makes now the time to ...

Properly installed smoke detectors are often the first line of defense against a house fire, keeping the homeowner informed and ready to take action. However, it's important that the smoke detector ...

Why are you reading about smoke detectors, may you ask? Well, for one, they can save your life — indicating the onset of a fire at home. According to the “Smoke Alarms in US Home Fires” report by the ...