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Have You Tested Your Smoke Alarm Lately? You Should -- Here's How

The only way to know your smoke alarm is functioning and ready (except for letting your turkey burn in the oven) is to test it. And tests don't just confirm that smoke detectors have power -- they can ...
The Spokesman-Review

Test your smoke detector

Have you tested your smoke detector alarm lately? You pushed the button, the alarm sounded and everything was OK. But are you sure? Manufacturers and fire-safety experts say if your unit is 10 or more ...
The Hamilton Spectator

Never use a lit flame to test smoke detector

Q. I’ve been dutifully checking my smoke detectors with the “push to test’’ buttons for many years. I’m intrigued by the idea of testing them with actual smoke. I tried it with a match once, but the ...
WTHR

Ionization smoke detector fails 'aquarium' test

Indianapolis - Will the smoke detectors in your home actually detect smoke? Before you answer, read what 13 Investigates has discovered. Our demonstration stunned the state fire marshal and provides ...
The Sun

Where to fit carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, how to get a free fire alarm and how often you should test them?

A SHOCKING report found that some smoke alarms take almost ten minutes to go off putting lives at risk. But do you know how to safely fit a working smoke or carbon dioxide in your home? Here’s ...