# How to Change the Batteries in Your Smoke Detector
A good rule of thumb to remember with smoke detectors is to change the batteries at daylight savings time, twice a year. If your smoke detector starts chirping or beeping off and on, it's time to change the batteries.
Instructions
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Make sure your detector runs on batteries and is not just hard-wired to the electricity in your home.
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Take the top off the detector and follow the manufacturer's instructions for changing the batteries.
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Replace the whole detector if it is a detector that runs on a 10-year lithium battery.
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