Installing a hard wired smoke detector is an essential safety measure for any home. It provides peace of mind and could be a lifesaver in the event of a fire. Installation involves connecting the ...

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There are also two primary power sources for smoke detectors. The first is the simple battery-operated option. These fire alarms rely on a battery, usually a 9 volt. The second type is hard-wired.

The batteries are new, but the smoke detector is very old. I know that it’s hard-wired into my home’s electricity and that all the breakers are on. What should I do? A: It sounds like your ...

Another listener, Mary Ellen, sent a question via email, explaining that they remodeled their house about 14 years ago and had all the smoke detectors hard-wired. The smoke detector near their ...