The Importance of Changing Smoke Alarm Batteries

Regularly changing the batteries in your smoke alarms is crucial for maintaining your household’s safety. Working smoke alarms can reduce the risk of fire-related deaths by up to 50%, but they are only effective if they are fully operational. Over time, batteries wear down, which could cause an alarm to fail in an emergency.

A good rule of thumb is to replace the batteries every year. The next reminder for this will be when Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Mark your calendar to change your smoke alarm batteries and ensure your home is protected!