Smoke alarm maintenance
Every year people are killed in fires at home because their smoke alarms failed to work due to flat or missing batteries.
Look after your smoke alarm
- Once a week test the battery – press the test button until the alarm sounds.
- Once a year change the battery (unless it’s a 10 year alarm).
- Twice a year open the case and gently vacuum the inside to remove dust from the sensors, if it doesn’t open, vacuum through the holes.
