Those with Environmental Health and Safety encourage everyone to replace the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon dioxide detectors as we “fall back” for daylight saving time beginning at 2 a.m. Sunday (Nov. 3).
The following are some best practices for smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector maintenance:
• If your smoke or carbon dioxide detector chirps, warning the battery is low, replace the battery immediately.
• When replacing a battery, find the list of batteries — brand and model — on the back of the detector or in the manufacturer’s instruction guide. Detectors may not work properly if a different battery is used.
Visit the National Fire Protection Association website for more information on carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarm safety plus winter holiday tips.