Smoke detectors are fairly inexpensive, but important, devices that warn you of fire in your home. The need to replace one may not present a financial burden, but there are certain tests to make ...

Harhara also recommends choosing a detector that uses long-lasting lithium batteries. These alarms typically last for 10 ...

The company’s duct-mounted smoke detector with Low-Flow technology is UL listed for smoke detection in air speeds as low as 100 ft/min, including locations where slow-moving air is present, such as in ...

Q: About 10 years ago, I replaced the original wired smoke alarms in my home with wired dual sensors that use both photoelectric and ionization technology. Because I’ve read that in-home smoke ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. According to the National Fire Protection Association, smoke detectors should be ...

Q: My home has hard-wired smoke detectors. How often do I need to replace them, and what kind of replacements do I need? Can I do it myself, or do I need a professional? And if I need a pro, what kind ...

Q. How often do I need to replace my hard-wired smoke detectors? And who should I hire to do this? Our 15-year-old system has five detectors. A few are chirping, and it doesn’t stop even when we ...

This is the time of the year when we're supposed to change the batteries in our smoke alarms. But what if the smoke alarm itself needs to be changed? If your smoke detector is more than 10 years old, ...

St. Charles, IL (April 1, 2013) – System Sensor today announced that it has launched its new i 4 Series Combination CO/Smoke Detector and Integration Module. The i 4 Series is the first low-voltage, ...

Q: I have several 10-year-old FireX hardwired smoke alarms in my home that I'd like to replace. The model has been discontinued and the adapter plug at the end of the wiring harness doesn't seem to ...

Q: I bought a house last year and had it remodeled. I have a home warranty plan. The detectors in my home were very old and needed to be replaced. The home warranty covered replacing all five ...