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Change Your Batteries

Details: Published: Thursday, 06 May 2021 09:10

change clocks, change batteries The time change (is coming up or has just occurred) means it’s a good time to change the batteries in your smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector.

Tips for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

Change the batteries before it chirps – every six months is suggested.
Detectors are only good for 10 years – if yours is aging out, purchase a new detector.
Smoke detectors should be installed on the ceiling – at least 10 feet from the stove.
Carbon monoxide detectors should be installed away from gas-powered equipment including stoves, dryers, and furnaces.
Install detectors in or near every bedroom.
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors can save a life.

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