It's recommended by the U.S. Fire Administration that you test your smoke detector once every month and make a full replacement every ten years. Can I replace the battery instead of the whole ...

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The Expert: Shawn Mahoney P.E. is an Engineer in the Technical Services Division at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). He is a registered professional engineer with a B.S. in ...