- Your alarms will start to beep regularly if the battery is low. Replace smoke alarm batteries at least once a year. The alarms will also need to be replaced after a while - long-life ones typically last up to 10 years.
- Once a month, check the battery by pressing the test button. If you cannot reach the button easily, use a broom handle.
- Consider purchasing long-life photoelectric smoke alarms. These will give up to 10 years of smoke detection without battery replacements. However, you should still test them regularly to make sure they're working correctly.
- Dust and debris can stop alarms from working properly so vacuum over and around your smoke alarms regularly.
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