Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Properly installed smoke detectors are often the first line of defense against a house fire, keeping the homeowner informed and ...

Test your smoke alarm once a month by pressing and holding the test button. Replace the entire alarm every 10 years, even if ...

Your smoke alarm’s chirp can be oddly reassuring, a small sound that suggests everything is still working. Yet the device making that noise may already be too old to reliably sense a real fire. The ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Every second counts when your family’s home catches fire. Smoke detectors give everyone that lifesaving warning, but did you know not all smoke detectors are made the same? The ...

When it comes to one area of fire prevention, smoke alarms, placements, and batteries are some of the common mistakes people make when it comes to being notified of a fire in a home. Experts recommend ...

When it comes to fire safety, complacency can be a killer. People intend to test their smoke detectors monthly, or change their batteries — or even get detectors in the first place. But too many ...

MFD said they will host a Citywide Smoke Detector Blitz, providing free smoke detector installations, testing existing smoke ...

The risk of dying in a house fire is 55% lower in homes that have a functioning smoke alarm, according to the National Fire Protection Association. But ensuring that all Milwaukee residents have ...

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...