How to Silence the Smoke Detector If you can't immediately identify the reason for the alarm and are certain there's no fire, you can usually turn off the smoke detector with a simple button press.

Don't ignore that smoke detector on the wall. Here are the best places to install one for improved fire safety.

When the laser sensor in the detector senses sufficient smoke, an alarm signal is initiated at the fire control panel monitoring the detector. At that point, proper steps can be taken to identify the ...

Q: My home has hard-wired smoke detectors. How often do I need to replace them, and what kind of replacements do I need? Can I do it myself, or do I need a professional? And if I need a pro, what ...

This leads to a handful of reader questions: 1. How does the fire alarm system installation company get stuck with testing and cleaning duct smoke detectors?