Fix It Homestead on MSN

Why some homes need a different alarm type near the kitchen

Cooking is the leading trigger for home fire alarms, yet the device you rely on to protect your family can become so annoying ...
Fix It Homestead on MSN

Smoke vs CO vs combo alarms, which one you actually need in each part of the house

Fire and carbon monoxide incidents move fast, but your alarms do not have to be guesswork. If you match the right type of ...
Consumer Reports

Your Garage Needs a Heat-Sensing Fire Alarm

Having a fire alarm in your garage is important, especially if your home has an attached garage or a garage near rooms where people sleep. Fires can spread quickly, and by the time a garage fire ...
The New York Times

Furniture Fires Are Deadly. New Smoke Alarms Are Better at Catching Them Early.

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe Bedding and ...
CNET

Best Smoke Detectors for 2025, Engineer-Tested and Approved

CNET staff -- not advertisers, partners or business interests -- determine how we review products and services. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Properly installed smoke ...
WBAL-TV

Fire officials urge residents to ensure their homes have properly installed smoke detectors

DATA TO BACK UP WHAT THEY’RE SAYING. A 2021 REPORT SHOWS THAT IF YOU HAVE A WORKING SMOKE ALARM IN YOUR HOUSE, YOUR CHANCES OF SURVIVING A HOUSE FIRE INCREASE BY MORE THAN 50%. MAYOR BRENNAN, SCOTT ...
ConsumerAffairs

How much does it cost to replace smoke detectors?

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. According to the National Fire Protection Association, smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years. While working smoke detectors are a must for ...
CNET

Our Favorite Smoke Detectors Are Getting Smarter With Ring Compatibility

Ring and Kidde have partnered up for CES 2025 and a new set of smoke detectors that will be smarter than ever thanks to Ring compatibility. Kidde already dominates our list of the best smoke detectors ...
Kansas City Star

After KC area house fire deaths, here’s how to make sure your smoke detectors work

Smoke detectors were not functioning during a firework-related house fire on July Fourth near Buckner that killed two people and critically injured one, officials say, highlighting a danger officials ...
Daily Hampshire Gazette

Sounding the alarm: State, local fire officials urge residents to replace old smoke detectors

Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Jon Davine speaks at a event at the Easthampton Fire Department to remind people to make sure they have working fire detectors. CAROL LOLLIS / Staff Photo Sign up for ...
KCCI Des Moines

Des Moines Fire Department shares maintenance steps to maintain smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

A LITTLE BIT. THANK YOU. ZANE. WELL, OCTOBER IS NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION MONTH, ONE OF THE BIGGEST SAFETY TIPS SHARED BY DEPARTMENTS. CHECK YOUR FIRE ALARMS. YEAH. AND OVER THE WEEKEND TWO PEOPLE WERE ...