The start of the new year is the perfect time to double check your home's smoke alarms to be sure they're properly installed ...

Sounds a loud 85-decibel alarm when smoke is detected - 3 long beeps with red LED light flashing in time, repeating. NEVER-CHANGE 10-YEAR BATTERY: No low battery chirps or battery changes for 10 ...

"There is a move to a hardwired smoke alarm with a built-in 10-year battery that lasts the life of the alarm and doesn't ...

The Chicago Department of Buildings cited the apartment building for 11 code violations. Chicago firefighters detected high ...

As an affordable option with a long 10-year shelf life, 9-volt batteries have been the battery of choice for smoke alarms for a long time. The life span of a 9V battery depends on the quality and ...

A smoke alarm needs to be functional but ... An optical alarm intended for home use, it has a 10-year battery and can be installed instantly using a double-sided sticky pad on its reverse and ...

A smart smoke detector lets you silence false alarms ... which has a non-replaceable backup battery that lasts 10 years. Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter No smart detector was easier to install ...

Authorities warn against disabling smoke alarms after fire in Lapeer 02:00 (CBS DETROIT) - Firefighters in Lapeer have a message for residents never disable your smoke alarm. The ...

Smoke detectors should be replaced every 8 to 10 years; battery-powered Firex smoke detectors are built to last 10 years. Is Kidde compatible with Firex? Yes, all Firex products manufactured after ...