1. Why is it important to have a working smoke alarm in the house, and how often should it be tested? Set a time once a month to test the alarm, even the hard-wired alarms.

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• When turning your clocks forward this weekend, test your smoke alarms and replace the batteries if needed. • Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including inside and outside bedrooms ...

Use this informative buying guide to help you identify the most reliable smoke and carbon dioxide detector to protect you from potential fires.