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How often should I replace my smoke detector?

December 15th, 2007 · No Comments

Some manufacturers recommend replacement after 5 years. If you don’t have the manufacturer’s information and your smoke alarms are 10 years old or older, it’s time to replace them with new ones. Since smoke alarms can become desensitized over time, replacement is strongly advised.
If possible, replace old smoke alarms with interconnected alarms. These alarms are […]

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