REAL ESTATE MATTERS | Most hard-wired smoke detectors have a connection from the electrical wires to the smoke detectors that engages and disengages. It's like a plug.

Examples include First Alert’s hard-wired smoke alarm with photoelectric sensor ($35.74 on Amazon) and Kidde’s 10-year worry-free hard-wired smoke detector with intelligent wire-free voice ...

When should I replace my hard-wired smoke detector? If it’s no longer working properly, replace it ASAP. Otherwise, “ replace your smoke detectors every 10 years,” Nikolin says.

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 ...

Hard-wired smoke detectors cost as little as $9 per unit, as opposed to $15 per unit for battery-powered smoke detectors. This lower per-unit cost can help mitigate the high overall installation cost.

Battery-powered smoke detectors easily detach from a wall plate so you can access a panel on the back to change the battery. Wired smoke detectors tend to cost more, but not too much.

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 ...

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.

OLD SAYBROOK >> Old Saybrook Fire Department personnel remind residents that a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector can make the difference between life and death. Local firefighters are ...