Spring forward with replacing your smoke detector batteries

3/15/2021 (Permalink)

To help ensure you make it out safely, the fire department recommends you change the batteries in your smoke detectors twice a year. Since we just  sprung forward now would be a perfect time to replace those batteries! This is one of the most ignored when it comes to home maintenance, when you think spring forward and fall back this would be the perfect time to put theses chores on your list to do! This will ensure you and your family make it out safely if there was a fire. 

Rechargeable batteries in your smoke detector are a no, here are some reasons why:

Rechargeable batteries die quickly

Rechargeable batteries often experience a sudden discharge. The batteries don't allow the detector to sound off the low power chirp that notifies you when they need to be changed. Stick to regular batteries.

Replace the whole smoke detector every 10 years.