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How long smoke detectors typically last (& signs it's time for a replacement)

Smoke detectors (not just their batteries) have a temporary shelf life. Find out how long yours will last, and how to know it's time for a full replacement.
Yahoo

Fall is a good time to change smoke detector batteries, state fire marshal says

The Missouri Division of Fire Safety is putting a focus on smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as it kicks off Fire Prevention Week. It's a little less than one month to the end of daylight saving ...
Fix It Homestead on MSN

The battery choice that makes alarms more reliable in winter outages

When the power fails on a subzero night, your alarms are only as trustworthy as the batteries hiding behind their plastic ...
fox43

State officials remind residents to change smoke detector batteries when they change their clocks this weekend

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Shapiro administration on Thursday issued a reminder to Pennsylvanians to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors while changing their clocks for ...
The Times Leader

Pennsylvanians urged to change smoke alarm batteries as they turn back clocks

WILKES-BARRE — As we turn back our clocks this weekend, Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook is reminding Pennsylvanians to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide ...
KJCT8

Change your clocks, change your smoke alarm batteries, fire officials say

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - As temperatures drop and residents turn on heaters, the Grand Junction Fire Department is reminding the community to check their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Don't ignore the chirp, renters: Replacing your smoke alarm battery is your responsibility

Cincinnati tenants are responsible for maintaining smoke detectors, including battery replacement and reporting malfunctions. Landlords are required to install smoke ...