How Often Should You Replace The Smoke Detectors In Your Home?

Ensure the safety of your home by knowing how often you should replace smoke detectors.

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When’s the last time you tested (or replaced) your smoke detector?

Then it sounds like it’s time to give it an inspection.

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Worn out detectors and technology within the system naturally degrades the longer your detector is in use.

When To Replace Your Smoke Detector

Fire professionals recommend you replacing your smoke detector every ten years.

Sometimes earlier replacement is needed if your detector beings to be faulty.

All you need is a screwdriver and your new smoke detector ready to go.

False alarms from a smoke detector may be solved from a simple cleaning of the unit.