New York Post Shopping rounded up the 9 best smoke detectors of 2023, along with expert tips on what to know before shopping for one. Here are the top picks.

Q: My home has hard-wired smoke detectors. How often do I need to replace them, and what kind of replacements do I need? Can I do it myself, or do I need a professional? And if I need a pro, what ...

The best smoke detector will quickly alert you to a fire. Our picks, with input from fire safety experts, will help keep you and your home safe.

However, the homes without smoke detectors account for 40 percent of home fires reported to U.S. fire departments, says the NFPA. If you already have a smoke detector, check that it’s working.

To request a traditional or strobe-light smoke detector or to learn more about fire prevention for homes and businesses, call the fire department at 843-525-7055 or email [email protected].

Q: My home has hard-wired smoke detectors. How often do I need to replace them, and what kind of replacements do I need? Can I do it myself, or do I need a professional? And if I need a pro, what ...

Deaf and hard-of-hearing St. Paul residents and their families are getting some peace of mind from a new program that offers a "visual smoke alarm" with a piercing siren and a strobe light. Deaf ...

The Pflugerville Fire Department is stepping up to make sure Central Texans can escape an emergency, whether they can hear a fire alarm or not.

Shopping for a smoke and carbon monoxide detector? Read about features, types, and other must-know details in our buying guide to make an informed choice.

But many people are confused about smoke detectors, and don’t know they need to be replaced every 10 years, even if they are hard-wired, Omdahl added.

The smoke alarm installed in the handicapped guest room sleeping area was equipped with a built-in 177 candela strobe light and was wired to a second strobe light inside the bathroom.

Strobe lights and vibrating pads are used to wake someone up when a traditional smoke alarm goes off.