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Safety

Test Smoke Detectors

EASY15 minSafetyPart of Spring MaintenancePart of Fall Maintenance

Why It Matters

Working smoke detectors cut the risk of dying in a home fire by 50%. This is the single most important safety check.

Quick Guide

  1. 1

    Gather your tools and materials

    You'll need: basic tools. Materials required: 9V batteries or AA batteries.

  2. 2

    Perform the test smoke detectors

    Test all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, replace batteries if needed.

  3. 3

    Verify and clean up

    Check that the work was completed correctly and clean up your workspace.

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Tools & Materials

Materials

  • 9V batteries or AA batteries