I recently learned that the new battery operated smoke detectors come with lithium batteries that last 10 years, so you don't have to change the batteries every spring and fall anymore if you have these new ones.
Apparently the hardwired units must be replaced every 10 years as they don't last forever. They may not be detecting smoke properly after that.
Were you aware of all this?
Apparently the hardwired units must be replaced every 10 years as they don't last forever. They may not be detecting smoke properly after that.
Were you aware of all this?
17 comments:
We have 10 year ones here, so far no problems. Have a great week, hugs, Valerie
Didn’t know that! Thanks, will look out for them. 🙂
Sounds good if they last that long!
I wasn't aware but it's a great idea!
We have hard wired ones that have lasted longer than that. We test them regularly just to be sure.
I wasn't aware
Nope...I was not aware. Mine are so old probably time to replace the units themselves.
Not aware of that either. Thanks for this very important info!
Thanks for sharing this information.
All the best Jan
Here in the UK we've just been hearing about the terrible van incident in Toronto ... my thoughts are with anyone affected by this.
All the best Jan
I didn't know that - ...I too heard the news about the van incident in your area. Crazy stuff going on .
Good info. Thanks for letting us know, Christine.
So sorry to hear about the tragedy in Toronto.
The sound of a smoke alarm going off just sends out little Molly into fits. Thanks for the new information.
Thanks Jan, so shocking.
Thanks Sandra, unbelievable, it is all over the news.
ours are hardwired but we still have to check them to see if they still work every once and awhile. if they die, the council will replace them
technology is easing our living in most of ways my friend!
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