If your home has a basement or second-story room, they will also need their own smoke alarms. About 12 inches from the top of (most) home ceilings Smoke rises: Home smoke alarms should be in the ...

Smoke rises, so mount smoke detectors on the ceiling or 12 inches below the ceiling on a wall. Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors weekly and vacuum them monthly. Follow the manufacturer’s ...

Battery powered smoke detectors have been an essential home ... But even though the blinking device is fastened to ceilings across America, its various chirps, blinks, and screeches are shrouded ...

A caller asked us about the location of their smoke detectors. They have high ceilings and can’t get on a ladder any longer to change out the batteries. She wanted to know if they could be ...

Batteries in a smoke alarm should be changed at least twice a year, even if they are hardwired into the electrical. A good time to remember to check your smoke alarm and change the batteries is when ...