Replacing Smoke Alarm Batteries
Smoke detectors are likely to stop at any time simply because they run on batteries and the batteries may stop working. A rule with smoke alarms is to change the batteries twice every year. Experts believe that it is best when you do it during the daylight savings hour. Also, smoke detectors start going off or beeping on and off when it is time to change the batteries. It is pretty easy to change the batteries in the smoke alarm. |
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One of the things that you need to check is whether the smoke alarm runs on batteries. Sometimes, the alarm can be connected to run on the electricity of your home.
Take off the top of the smoke alarm and then follow the instructions to change the batteries. When you take off the cover, there will be a clear indication as to where the batteries are located in the alarm. In case the detector says that it runs on a lithium battery, which is good for 10 years, then replace the alarm.
Once every month test the smoke alarm in your home. You can do this by leaving out smoke near the alarm and see if it sends out a beep. Also, keep some extra batteries as back up always. After ten years you have to replace the smoke alarm if you want a reliable system in your house. Also, when you choose a smoke alarm for your house, it is best if it is inspected by an independent laboratory. In addition, keep the detector clean and avoid dust from collecting on it.
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