Smoke Detectors
Routine Care Task
Replace batteries
Batteries deteriorate over time and need to be replaced to ensure proper operation of the smoke detector.
Priority
Timing: August (yearly)
NOTE: The tasks and timings shown here for your Smoke Detectors are based on a single-family home located in Massachusetts with a default set of home care goals and priorities.
If you setup your POLICY-Wizard™ personal home manager for a different location with different home care goals, your recommended home care program can have different tasks and timings for your {home feature}.
How To
Check your manufacturer's recommendations, but the battery in most smoke detectors should
be replaced once per year, even where the smoke detector is wired in and the battery acts only as a back-up power supply.
Helpful Accessories
Use a dual sensor smoke detector(ionization and photoelectric) with backup power
consumer reviews, choices, prices
Battery's power capacity and type should be determined before replacing
consumer reviews, choices, prices
Benefits
The benefits of this task are high, in that it helps to ensure the safe operation of your smoke detectors for protecting you and your home.
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Health & Safety
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Avoiding Unscheduled Repairs
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Maintaining Value
Costs
The cost of this task is low. It is estimated that this task should only take about 30 minutes to complete, and once you have done it once, the the task is relatively easy to do. No specialized tools are required, but you will need to have purchased the appropriate size batteries for your units.
