The 6 Best Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms to Protect Your Family and Home

The start of the new year is the perfect time to double check your home's smoke alarms to be sure they're properly installed ...
WWLTV

Which type of smoke detector is the best?

ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. — If a fire breaks out in your house, seconds matter. That's why most of us have smoke detectors to alert us. But did you know there are two different kinds? St. Tammany Fire ...
Fix It Homestead on MSN

Smoke vs CO vs combo alarms, which one you actually need in each part of the house

Fire and carbon monoxide incidents move fast, but your alarms do not have to be guesswork. If you match the right type of ...
WWLTV

There are two types of smoke detectors. Which is better?

NEW ORLEANS — If a fire breaks out in your house, seconds matter. That's why most of us have smoke detectors to alert us. But did you know there are two different kinds? St. Tammany Fire District #1 ...
The New York Times

Furniture Fires Are Deadly. New Smoke Alarms Are Better at Catching Them Early.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe Bedding and furniture are rarely the first items to ignite in a ...
Seattle Times

UW study finds smoke alarm differences in two major types

Researchers in Seattle say that photoelectric smoke alarms are more likely to continue working than the more-common ionization alarms. Their study found the ionizing detectors were more prone to ...
Business Insider

The best smoke detectors of 2025, tested for reliability and audibility

The best smoke detectors are a necessity for every home, quickly detecting fire, smoke, and carbon monoxide to alert you to potential danger. As a residential carpenter, I've installed plenty of ...
Fix It Homestead on MSN

How to tell if your smoke detector is past its real lifespan even if it still beeps

Your smoke alarm’s chirp can be oddly reassuring, a small sound that suggests everything is still working. Yet the device ...
CNET

Find out why your smoke detector keeps going off and how to stop it

Alina Bradford has been writing how-tos, tech articles and more for almost two decades. She currently writes for CNET's Smart Home Section, MTVNews' tech section and for Live Science's reference ...
ConsumerAffairs

How much does it cost to replace smoke detectors?

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. According to the National Fire Protection Association, smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years. While working smoke detectors are a must for ...
EDN

Ionization type smoke detector IC

The RE46C114 is an ionization type smoke detector integrated circuit designed for applications employing ionization type chambers to detect smoke. It features guard outputs for ion detector input, ...