Spring Forward, Quad Cities!

3/11/2021 (Permalink)

Time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors.

Spring is in the air in the Quad Cities! The days are already getting longer and it is time to turn the clocks forward again this weekend! March 14^th is daylight savings time! While you’re changing all of the clocks around your house, it’s also an ideal time to change the batteries in all of your smoke detectors.

Smoke alarms are the simplest fire prevention tool and it’s important to make sure they are well maintained!

If your smoke detector is 10 years old, it is a good idea to replace the whole device. If it’s a combination carbon monoxide and smoke detector, you may want to replace it even sooner. It’s best to check the lifespan of your detector with the manufacturer.

In addition to changing the batteries every six months, set a reminder on your calendar to test your smoke alarms once per month. Smoke detectors are the simplest tool that saves the most lives, but they are useless unless they are working properly. 

Gain some extra daylight and peace of mind this weekend!