10/30/2026
A fresh battery doesn’t make an old smoke alarm new again. 🔋
When did you last check the manufacture date on yours?
Smoke alarms should be replaced 10 years from that date—not 10 years from when you moved in. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions if replacement is needed sooner, and test alarms monthly.
That includes hardwired smoke alarms. Being connected to your home’s electrical system doesn’t mean they last forever.
Carbon monoxide alarms have their own replacement schedules, so check the instructions for each device, including combination smoke/CO alarms.
Not sure which replacement is compatible with your existing hardwired alarms? Brilliant Electric can help with replacement and compatibility questions.
Save this reminder and make checking your alarm dates part of your home maintenance routine.