Test smoke alarms
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Why this matters
Why bother?
Dead batteries mean silence when you need noise. This is the cheapest life insurance.
How often
Test monthly; replace batteries at least yearly or per device instructions.
Best time: Same calendar ping as rent/utilities so it sticks.
Pro tip
Press test after dinner — kids learn it's normal, not a crisis.
Common mistake
Removing the battery because it chirps at 3am and 'forgetting' to replace it.
What happens if you skip
The scenario you don't want to imagine.
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