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 ...
Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Jon Davine speaks at a event at the Easthampton Fire Department to remind people to make sure they have working fire detectors. CAROL LOLLIS / Staff Photo EASTHAMPTON ...
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 ...
Recently, our smoke alarms began to have false alarms, even after we replaced the batteries. In looking for a solution to the ringing, we discovered that smoke alarms need to be replaced after 10 ...
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 ...
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How To Install a Hard Wired Smoke Detector

Follow these steps for easy and safe installation.