Properly installed smoke detectors are often the first line of defense against a house fire, keeping the homeowner informed and ready to take action. However, it's important that the smoke detector ...

The only way to know your smoke alarm is functioning and ready (except for letting your turkey burn in the oven) is to test it. And tests don't just confirm that smoke detectors have power -- they can ...

As daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov. 2, the American Red Cross is urging you to test your smoke alarms while turning your clocks back.“Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire ...

Fire and carbon monoxide incidents move fast, but your alarms do not have to be guesswork. If you match the right type of detector to each room, you turn your house into a network of early warnings ...

Protecting your home and loved ones often comes down to preparedness. While fire extinguishers, emergency plans, and locks are essential, there’s another line of defense that is frequently overlooked: ...

WALKER, Mich. (WOOD) — As you work to change all of your clocks back, safety officials are reminding you to check another fixture in your house: smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Fire departments ...

At a glance Expert's Rating Pros ・Very quick to alert on smoke ・Easy to set up (assuming you have the infrastructure) ・Some users might find the additional features of value Cons ・Motion sensor isn’t ...

Firefighting agencies are encouraging the public to make sure they have smoke alarms installed in their homes after two ...