It's That Time of The Year When Homeowners Should Check Their Smoke Alarm Detectors & Carbon

Recently, the daylight saving time change occurred where our clocks were turned back an hour. This is also a great time to check on your carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm according to local fire departments.

Homeowners should ensure their smoke alarms are properly maintained with fresh batteries or replaced if they are past their 10 year lifespan.

Over the past few years there have been advances in smoke alarm technologies that help make upkeep easier and homeowners are being encouraged to take advantage of those.

Homeowners can use these steps as a guide:

1. Walk through your home to make sure you have a smoke alarm on every storey, including the basement, and outside all sleeping areas or inside bedrooms if you sleep with doors closed.

2. Check all smoke alarm expiry dates. If it is more than 10 years old, or the year it was made cannot be identified, replace the alarm.

3. Press the Test Button on each smoke alarm. If it sounds, it confirms power is present and circuits are operating.

4. For added protection, follow the same steps for carbon monoxide.