To do: replace batteries
Your smoke and CO alarms need new batteries twice a year. If you haven’t already swapped them out, do it this month
Have a home improvement to-do list for fall? Add "replace batteries in carbon monoxide alarm and smoke alarm" to the top of the list. Keeping these two alert systems in working order helps protect both your home and family.
How often should you replace the batteries? Twice a year. Even if you think there's some juice left in the old batteries, change them anyway—it's better to be safe.
Schedule a reminder
It's easy to forget to change your batteries. So schedule reminders on your electronic calendar, which will pop up twice a year. Or if you use a printed calendar, write in reminders by hand. To do: replace batteries!
Carbon monoxide and smoke safety facts
Carbon monoxide (CO) is odorless, tasteless and invisible. If you don't already have carbon monoxide alarms on every level of your home, it's a good idea to install them. You may want to put additional alarms in sleeping areas.
Residential smoke alarms help you detect fire hazards early. They can save lives, prevent injuries and minimize property damage. Be sure to install smoke alarms on every floor of your home.
For more information about smoke alarm and CO alarm safety, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website.
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