Your home’s first line of defense against fires and smoke are its smoke detectors. These devices pick up on smoke in the air and alert you to its presence. The idea is that the alarm will activate and ...

Smoke detectors have a lifespan of seven to ten years. After this period, their internal sensors deteriorate, leading to ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. According to the National Fire Protection Association, smoke detectors should be ...

Why are you reading about smoke detectors, may you ask? Well, for one, they can save your life — indicating the onset of a fire at home. According to the “Smoke Alarms in US Home Fires” report by the ...

Syracuse, N.Y. -- City residents can now get free carbon monoxide detectors installed by Syracuse firefighters, in addition to the department’s free smoke detector program. “We’re really trying to get ...

If your smoke alarm keeps waking you up for no reason, here's what's going on -- and the maintenance that can stop it.