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 Home-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

Smoke Detector

Use a dual sensor smoke detector(ionization and photoelectric) with backup power

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Battery

Battery's power capacity and type should be determined before replacing

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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.

Health & Safety
Avoiding Unscheduled Repairs
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.