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 ...

A dreaded problem strikes homes of all kinds every night: A smoke alarm, once quiet during the day, suddenly chirps a blaring siren, often when everyone is in their deepest sleep. There's no sign of a ...

Smoke detectors have a lifespan of seven to ten years. After this period, their internal sensors deteriorate, leading to ...

New Yorkers urged to use bi-annual occasions of clocks "falling" back, "springing" forward 1 hour to check batteries, ...

The holiday season is rolling around, and with it, the opportunity to perform some routine home maintenance. Chief Paul ...

Installing smoke detectors is the single best way to protect your home and family from fire. In fact, 43% of residential fire deaths occur in homes with no smoke detectors, according to the National ...

With the upcoming time change this weekend, it’s a good time to check your smoke detector batteries according to Parkersburg ...

CHECK YOUR ALARMS  When was the last time you changed your smoke alarm battery? The end of daylight saving time is a good ...

As daylight saving time approaches this weekend, residents are reminded to not only turn their clocks back but also check ...