This weekend I checked my smoke detectors and was suprised to find only one of four worked properly. Not the battery but the detectors had failed. I looked at the manufactures website and found out that they need to be replaced after ten years. I went to home depot and was told the same by the guy in the eletrical department. I changed all 4 for under $60.
I have asked a few neighbors and they were not aware of the 10 year life either.

Many of the homes in our neighborhood are past the 10 year mark and need to know that they may not be protected.

Just because the are not beeping does not mean that the unit is working.

Please take the time to replace the units.
We had a house fire many years ago and although no one got hurt it was very scary.

Just thought everyone should know

Jack R

Excellent Info

much thanks !!!!

Thanks for the information.
We all know that smoke detectors save lives. That is why, last year I had replaced all the smoke detectors by hiring a professional electricians Kennett Square PA team, because during replacement it is very important to hire a reliable electrician who know the right way to replaced a smoke detector.