Smoke detectors are one of the most important electronic devices you have in your home. Ensuring they’re in good working condition starts with using the best batteries for your devices and keeping ...

The Farmington Hills Fire Department urges everyone to change their smoke alarm batteries when changing their clocks from Daylight Saving Time back on Sunday, Nov. 6. “It’s an easy ...

Even “hard-wired” smoke detectors that are plugged in to the home’s electrical supply typically have a 9-volt backup battery to keep the detectors operating in case of a power outage.

Firefighters say in addition to changing the batteries in your smoke alarm twice a year, families should also check to make sure the detectors are working monthly.

The state fire marshal is reminding Ohioans to change the batteries in their smoke detectors when they move the clocks forward this weekend.

State Fire Commissioner Ed Mann urges residents to change the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when they turn their clocks back this weekend.

Starting in 2023, battery-operated smoke detectors will be banned and 10-year detectors required in all residences.

Smoke alarms with nonreplaceable (long-life) batteries are designed to remain effective for up to 10 years. If the alarm chirps, a warning that the battery is low, replace the entire smoke alarm ...

Even “hard-wired” smoke detectors that are plugged in to the home’s electrical supply typically have a nine-volt backup battery to keep the detectors operating in case of a power outage.