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… ...

Smoke detectors (not just their batteries) have a temporary shelf life. Find out how long yours will last, and how to know it's time for a full replacement.

While smoke detectors are made to last a full decade, it's important to make sure yours is functioning properly so your home is always safe should a fire break out. The good news is that if you ...

ZDNET compared the top traditional smoke detectors -- from $45 to $115 -- that will get the job done. But we still included one relatively affordable smart option for those who want some innovation.

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be replaced every 5-7 years. The carbon monoxide detector law has been in place in Illinois since 2007 so if you’ve never changed yours, it’s … ...

PEA RIDGE -- New homes have smoke detectors hardwired in, according to Fire Chief Clint Bowen, who recently announced the department has received 250 smoke detectors to place in homes that lack them.

The global smoke detectors market is expected to grow from $1.58 billion in 2021 to $2.01 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.9%.The growth is mainly due to the companies ...

Since the 1970s fire codes have called for new homes to have smoke detectors hardwired into electrical systems. The interconnected detectors are wired so that when one alarm goes off, they all go off.

September 30, 2020 / 6:43 PM CDT / CBS Chicago CHICAGO (CBS) -- Wednesday a group of fire chiefs and Illinois state officials came together to announce a new 10-year smoke detector law.

Under a new law taking effect Jan. 1, all Illinois residents will be required to swap out smoke detectors requiring twice-annual battery replacement with models that operate for 10 years on a ...