Replacing a hardwired smoke alarm is a piece of cake. If you purchase a smoke alarm from the same manufacturer, you might be able to use the same wiring harness. You simply disconnect the existing ...

Follow these steps for easy and safe installation.

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 ...

Q: About 10 years ago, I replaced the original wired smoke alarms in my home with wired dual sensors that use both photoelectric and ionization technology. Because I’ve read that in-home smoke ...

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 ...

Cincinnati tenants are responsible for maintaining smoke detectors, including battery replacement and reporting malfunctions. Landlords are required to install smoke ...

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 ...