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How often do i need to get my smoke detectors checked for batteries?
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6 months: The rule of thumb is to check when the clocks change for daylight savings time.
Answered 11/8/2011
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12 months: Replace with fresh, unused, alkaline batteries yearly. Pushing the button to see if it works - probably once a month.
Answered 10/3/2016
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