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Dig deeper and find answers to the most commonly asked questions about smoke alarms and fire safety.
Which smoke alarms we trust, and why.
We put these in our own homes. Here is what we look for in an alarm, and the qualities that make them reliable.
Smart smoke alarms: are they worth it?
Phone alerts when you are away, voice that tells you which room, self-testing. Here is who benefits from smart alarms.
Smoke alarms for the deaf and hard of hearing.
A standard alarm horn does not protect everyone. Here is how strobe and bed-shaker alarms work, and how to set up a home that alerts everyone.
Carbon monoxide & explosive gas alarms.
Gas furnace, water heater, fireplace, or attached garage? Here is whether you need CO and gas alarms, where they go, and what the beeps mean.
New smoke alarm safety standards, and why upgrading is worth it.
The latest alarm standards mean fewer kitchen false alarms and faster real-fire detection. Here is what changed and whether your alarms qualify.
How to test and maintain smoke and CO alarms.
How to Test and Maintain Your Smoke Alarms (and How Often).
Does Arizona heat affect your smoke alarms?
Arizona alarms face extreme heat that shortens their life and triggers false alarms. Where you should never put alarms to avoid causing false alarms and shortening their life.
Should I replace my own alarms?
Can you replace your own alarms? Sometimes yes, but some alarm replacements can be tricky; dangerous even. Here’s how to tell the difference.
Arizona smoke alarm laws for rentals (landlords and tenants).
Arizona law requires working smoke alarms in every rental. Here is who is responsible for what, in plain English, for landlords and tenants.
Selling your home with smoke alarms in Arizona.
Home inspections routinely flag old or missing alarms. Here is what to fix before you list so it does not become a closing-day headache.
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