Smoke detectors are one of the most important electronic devices you have in your home. Ensuring they’re in good working condition starts with using the best batteries for your devices and keeping ...

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 ...

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 ...

Smoke detectors are fairly inexpensive, but important, devices that warn you of fire in your home. The need to replace one may not present a financial burden, but there are certain tests to make ...

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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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — You change the battery regularly. You test it monthly. But that might not be enough to save your family’s life in a fire. Smoke detectors ...

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 ...

Having a reliable and efficient smoke detector in your home can be a lifesaver. Here are our top five recommendations.

Doug and Lynn Fick replaced the batteries in their Elgin home’s smoke detectors earlier this month, but Elgin firefighters did them one better Wednesday by replacing seven of the Ficks’ detectors with ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (KTVI) – It’s time to turn your clock back ...