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ElectricalOct 29, 20266 min

Your Smoke Detector Has an Expiration Date

Learn how to find the expiration date on your smoke detector and what it actually means. I show where the date is printed, why a beep from the test button doesn't mean the alarm is still good, and how I replaced a hardwired smoke detector myself, from swapping the mounting ring to what to do if your alarms are linked.

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In this video

  1. 00:00Intro
  2. 00:16Where to Find the Date
  3. 00:47What the Date Actually Means
  4. 01:39Choosing a Replacement
  5. 01:53Swapping the Mounting Ring
  6. 03:05Installing the New Alarm
  7. 04:02If Your Alarms Are Linked
  8. 04:24The Upgrade Worth Making