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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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

Early notification is key to saving lives, which is why Calera’s fire marshal has launched an aggressive campaign through the ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- In a fire, a smoke detector can give you the time you need to save your life - and the lives of those you love. The National Fire Protection Association says you should install ...