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 ...

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 ...

Andler also says you should place smoke alarms on your ceiling, not the wall, since smoke rises and begins gathering at the ceiling first. He also stressed the importance of having additional ...

Have you ever noticed a blinking red light on one of your smoke detectors and wondered what it meant? Here are the different ...

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 ...