{"id":1014,"date":"2026-09-22T23:21:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T13:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smokealarmsonline.com\/?page_id=1014"},"modified":"2026-09-22T23:21:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T13:21:50","slug":"maintenance-testing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smokealarmsonline.com\/index.php\/maintenance-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Maintenance & Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Simple care. Reliable protection.<\/p>\n

Smoke alarm maintenance and testing<\/h2>\n

Regular testing and gentle cleaning help smoke alarms work correctly and can reduce nuisance alarms caused by dust, insects and environmental conditions.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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A practical maintenance schedule<\/h2>\n
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Every month<\/span><\/p>\n

Test every alarm<\/h3>\n

Press and hold the test button until the alarm sounds. Check that interconnected alarms also activate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Every month<\/span><\/p>\n

Clean gently<\/h3>\n

Vacuum around vents using a soft brush attachment. Wipe the outside with a soft dry or lightly damp cloth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Every year<\/span><\/p>\n

Full system check<\/h3>\n

Confirm manufacture dates, locations, power indicators, alarm operation and interconnection across the dwelling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

At 10 years<\/span><\/p>\n

Replace the alarm<\/h3>\n

Smoke alarms must be replaced when they reach 10 years from manufacture, or sooner if faulty or damaged.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Cleaning and safety<\/h2>\n