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How to Test Your Smoke Detector

Testing your smoke detector is as important as brushing your teeth. What's the use of a detector that doesn't work?

Things You'll Need

  • Standard 9-volt Batteries
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Combination Smoke/carbon Monoxide Detectors
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Instructions

    • 1

      Test your smoke detector once a month.

    • 2

      Press the test button on your detector and check that the device beeps or rings loudly.

    • 3

      Avoid lighting candles under the detector to see if the alarm goes off. Repeated use of smoke to activate detectors can cause them to fail when a real fire occurs.

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