Installing a hard wired smoke detector is an essential safety measure for any home. It provides peace of mind and could be a lifesaver in the event of a fire. Installation involves connecting the new ...

And can I connect a battery-operated unit in my garage to the wired detectors?

For a smoke detector, we test response time to both flaming ... smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tie into your home’s wiring—professional installation is required—and usually have backup ...

The Shapiro administration is reminding Pennsylvanians to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms while changing their clocks for this weekend’s “spring forward” time change.

The Shapiro administration is reminding Pennsylvanians to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms while changing their clocks for this weekend’s “spring forward” time ...

UL, a nonprofit organization that sets the safety standards for smoke alarms and other products, published a startling video showing two rooms burning side by side: one with largely natural ...

Have you ever wondered how topics get chosen for our weekly columns? Well, often topics find their way to the front from a listener's phone calls, emails or texts. This week's topic is one of ...

On April 3, Nest Labs halted sales of the Nest Protect smoke and CO alarm and deactivated the hush feature, called the Nest Wave, over concerns that the alarm could be unintentionally deactivated.

For homes with hard-wired smoke alarm systems, the NOFD advises replacing the 9-volt backup batteries. For those relying on older stand-alone 9-volt alarms, the department is offering a valuable ...