Safety Maintenance Guides
Smoke detectors, CO alarms, fire extinguishers, and GFCI outlets only work if they work when it counts. Short guides for the safety checks every home should do twice a year.
How to Inspect Your Fire Extinguishers
Inspect your fire extinguishers once a month by checking the pressure gauge, pin, tamper seal, and overall condition. It takes 5 minutes and confirms your extinguishers will work in an emergency.
How to Maintain Your Home Security System
Test and maintain your home security system every 6 months. Put the panel in test mode, verify every sensor and camera, and replace backup batteries. Takes about 20 minutes.
How to Replace Smoke Detector Batteries
Replace smoke detector batteries in under 2 minutes per unit. Twist the detector off the base, swap the battery, and test. Do it every year.
How to Test Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Test your carbon monoxide detectors monthly by pressing the test button. Confirm the alarm sounds, check the display, and replace detectors older than 7 years.
How to Test GFCI Outlets
Test GFCI outlets monthly by pressing the TEST button, confirming power cuts off, then pressing RESET to restore. Replace any outlet that fails the test.
How to Test Your Smoke Detectors
Test every smoke detector in your home once a month by pressing the test button. It takes 1 minute per detector and confirms that the alarm will work when it matters.