Small flashing red lights and chirping sounds every 30 to 60 seconds can mean it’s time to change a smoke alarm’s battery. Some models may have a green flashing light or announce “low battery,” so ...

When replacing batteries, opt for lithium batteries, which typically last up to 10 years, matching the lifespan of most smoke detectors. It’s essential to check the manufacturing date on the unit. If ...

Did you know that nearly two-thirds of home fire deaths happen in homes without working smoke alarms? Not homes without ...

Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, when clocks will "fall back" one hour at 2 a.m., granting most people an extra hour of sleep. While many will remember to change their clocks, the end of daylight ...

When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They "chirp," which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.

The end of daylight saving means it’s time to inspect your smoke alarm. The changing of clocks — which this year is Sunday at 2 a.m. — is typically used by various fire and aid organizations to remind ...

The Oregon State Fire Marshal reminds Oregonians to test their smoke alarms and change their batteries when they turn back their clocks to Standard Time. “Smoke alarm technology has advanced and many ...

As North Carolinians prepare to turn back their clocks one hour this weekend for the end of Daylight-Saving Time, the Office ...

The Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) encourages North Carolinians to check their smoke detector batteries as Daylight Saving Time ends.

Special to IFN As North Carolinians prepare to turn back their clocks one hour this weekend for the end of Daylight-Saving Time, the Office of State ...

Smoke detectors that only beep at night are acting up for a specific reason: Here's what can save your sanity and sleep.