The only way to know your smoke alarm is functioning and ready (except for letting your turkey burn in the oven) is to test it. And tests don't just confirm that smoke detectors have power -- they can ...

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

If your smoke alarm keeps waking you up for no reason, here's what's going on -- and the maintenance that can stop it.

The American Red Cross is encouraging you to test your their smoke alarms to make sure the devices are working as you turn the clocks forward of daylight saving time on Sunday. “Working smoke alarms ...

However, as smoke alarm companies discovered, temperature plays a big role in how batteries perform. Hotter temps create less ...

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 ...