Maintenance Guides / Safety & Electrical

Test laundry room smoke detector

Difficulty: easyTime: 10 minsEst. Cost: $3 - $80

Why it matters

Laundry-room alarms have higher false-alarm rates and get yanked; verify still in place and functional.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Locate smoke detector near laundry room.

  • 2

    Press and hold Test button 3 seconds.

  • 3

    Alarm should sound loudly.

  • 4

    If silent, replace 9V battery.

  • 5

    If still silent after battery, replace detector.

  • 6

    Vacuum vents to remove lint accumulation.