There are multiple reasons to convert your home to hard-wired smoke detectors. One of the most basic reasons people convert is that some battery-powered smoke detectors can be hard to reach. Moreover, ...

When it comes to smoke detectors, proper placement is key. Here's where to install them for better fire safety. Smoke alarms aren't just noisy gadgets that chirp when ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. According to the National Fire Protection Association, smoke detectors should be ...

Q: About 10 years ago, I replaced the original wired smoke alarms in my home with wired dual sensors that use both photoelectric and ionization technology. Because I’ve read that in-home smoke ...

Replacing a hardwired smoke alarm is a piece of cake. If you purchase a smoke alarm from the same manufacturer, you might be able to use the same wiring harness. You simply disconnect the existing ...

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Today’s batch of burning questions, my smart-aleck answers and the real deal: Question: Are smoke detectors really worth the aggravation? The false alarms can be a real pain! One of mine just started ...

The Kidde Smart Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Ring, a 2026 Home Reno Award winner, is the best of its kind to pass ...

When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They "chirp," which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.

This recall involves Kidde NightHawk talking combo smoke/CO alarm with model number KN-COSM-IB and manufacture dates between June 1, 2004, and December 31, 2010. The alarms are hard-wired into a ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Starting on April 1st, stores in New York State will be prohibited from selling smoke alarms that use replaceable batteries (9 volt or other). Only hard-wired alarms or ones ...