How to Smoke Detector Testing

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are your family's early warning system against two of the deadliest home hazards. This critical safety task involves pressing the test button on each detector to verify it produces a loud alarm, replacing batteries as needed, and checking manufacture dates to ensure units are within their effective lifespan. Taking just a few minutes twice a year to test these devices can mean the difference between a safe evacuation and tragedy during a fire or CO leak.