How Do You Maintain Smoke Detectors

Test the alarm once a week.Clean the alarm monthly. Replace the batteries at least once every year.Replace the entire smoke alarm every 10 years.

How do you maintain a smoke detector device?

1. Test units monthly.
2. Install new batteries immediately when the low-battery warning alarm sounds or at least once a year.
3. Clean smoke alarms regularly by vacuuming them with a brush attachment.
4. Replace smoke alarms every 10 years to achieve optimum performance.

How do you clean smoke detectors?

1. Make sure to never submerge any part of the smoke detector in water.
2. Don’t use any type of liquid cleaning chemicals.
3. Wipe the entire outside with a microfiber cloth.
4. Be sure the air vents are well cleaned for good air flow.