The Right Time To Change Your Smoke Alarm Batteries—And Why It Matters

Small flashing red lights and chirping sounds every 30 to 60 seconds can mean it’s time to change a smoke alarm’s battery.
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We Know Why Your Smoke Alarm Goes Off at Night and How to Fix It

However, as smoke alarm companies discovered, temperature plays a big role in how batteries perform. Hotter temps create less electrical resistance and amp up battery activity, while colder temps do ...
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Does Your Smoke Alarm Beep at Night? Our Experts Found Out Why and How to Stop It

If your smoke alarm keeps waking you up for no reason, here's what's going on -- and the maintenance that can stop it.
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St. Louis Fire Department emphasizes importance of smoke detectors; shows First Alert 4 live fire demonstration

The St. Louis Fire Department allowed First Alert 4 to suit up and participate in a live burn demonstration on Friday ...

Daylight saving time ends soon: Now is a good time to check, change smoke alarm batteries

CHECK YOUR ALARMS  When was the last time you changed your smoke alarm battery? The end of daylight saving time is a good ...