Time to Test Your Smoke Alarms

We would like to remind you to test your smoke alarms. Remember... a smoke alarm with a dead battery or no battery is the same as having no alarm at all!!!

If your house has 10-year lithium smoke alarms, just take a moment to test your alarms to make sure they're all working correctly.

Depending on how your smoke alarm is powered (9-volt, 10-year lithium, or hardwired), you'll have to maintain it according to manufacturer's instructions. Here are some general guidelines for smoke alarm maintenance from the United States Fire Administration (USFA): http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/index.shtm

Smoke alarms powered by a 9-volt battery:
* Test alarms monthly.
* Replace the batteries at least once a year.
* Replace the entire smoke alarm unit every 8-10 years.

Smoke alarms powered by a 10-year lithium (or "long life") battery:
* Test alarms monthly.
* Since you can't and shouldn't replace the lithium battery, replace the entire smoke alarm unit according to manufacturer's instructions.

Smoke alarms that are hardwired into the home's electrical system:
* Test alarms monthly.
* Replace the backup battery at least once a year.
* Replace the entire smoke alarm unit every 8-10 years.

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