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[![Fire-Safety-What-to-Know-About-Smoke-and-Carbon-Monoxide-Detectors-Wilcox-Electric-DC](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/hubfs/Fire-Safety-What-to-Know-About-Smoke-and-Carbon-Monoxide-Detectors-Wilcox-Electric-DC.jpg)](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/fire-safety-what-to-know-about-smoke-carbon-monoxide-detectors) ## [Fire Safety: What to Know About Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/fire-safety-what-to-know-about-smoke-carbon-monoxide-detectors) Mar 6, 2025 7:30:00 AM When it comes to home safety, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are your first line of defense. Th... 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[Read more](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/note-to-self-its-time-to-check-smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-detectors) [![It's Time to Check the Smoke Alarms - Smoke Alarm on Ceiling_Wilcox Electric DC](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/hubfs/bigstock-Smoke-Alarm-In-A-Smoky-Room-5617673.jpg)](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/its-time-to-check-the-smoke-alarms) ## [It's Time to Check the Smoke Alarms!](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/its-time-to-check-the-smoke-alarms) Mar 30, 2023 8:30:00 AM It's already the end of March, and Daylight Savings Time came to call rather early this year - on Ma... [Read more](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/its-time-to-check-the-smoke-alarms) [![Carbon Monoxide Detectors Wilcox Electric Washington DC](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/hubfs/Carbon-Monoxide-Detector.jpg)](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/did-you-remember-to-check-your-smoke-and-co-detectors-when-you-set-back-the-clocks) ## [Did You Remember to Check Smoke and CO Detectors?](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/did-you-remember-to-check-your-smoke-and-co-detectors-when-you-set-back-the-clocks) Nov 17, 2022 7:45:00 AM If this headline caught your attention, you should read on. It’s recommended to check your smoke and... [Read more](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/did-you-remember-to-check-your-smoke-and-co-detectors-when-you-set-back-the-clocks) [![daylight-savings-time-wilcox-electric-dc](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/hubfs/bigstock-Daylight-Saving-Time-dst--Bl-351132959.jpg)](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/why-we-spring-forward-every-year) ## [Why We Spring Forward Every Year](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/why-we-spring-forward-every-year) Mar 12, 2021 10:52:11 AM As the snow melts, the temperature climbs and the daylight lasts longer every day, it’s once again t... [Read more](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/why-we-spring-forward-every-year) [![awakened-by-smoke-alarm-beep-wilcox-electric-dc](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/hubfs/bigstock-Insomnia-6628461.jpg)](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/9-volt-vs.-10-year-smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-detectors) ## [9-Volt vs. 10-year Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/9-volt-vs.-10-year-smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-detectors) Jan 29, 2021 11:50:38 AM We've all been there. It's two in the morning. You've been asleep for a few hours and don't expect t... [Read more](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/9-volt-vs.-10-year-smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-detectors) [![home-equals-question-mark-pandemic-wilcox-electric-dc](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/hubfs/bigstock--183652408.jpg)](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/home-will-continue-to-be-life-central-in-2021) ## [Pandemic Living Continues in 2021](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/home-will-continue-to-be-life-central-in-2021) Jan 21, 2021 7:15:00 AM The COVID-19 pandemic caused many people to stay home in 2020. It looks as though home will continue... [Read more](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/home-will-continue-to-be-life-central-in-2021) [![change-smoke-CO2-batteries-with-time-change-wilcox-electric-dc](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/hubfs/Wilcoxsmokedetectorbattery_450x250.png)](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/time-change-is-the-reminder-for-home-safety-checks-0) ## [ICYMI - Spring Forward, Fall Back, Change Batteries!](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/time-change-is-the-reminder-for-home-safety-checks-0) Mar 5, 2020 4:22:39 PM This article was originally published in March of 2019. We bring it back ahead of the time change on... [Read more](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/time-change-is-the-reminder-for-home-safety-checks-0) [![Wilcox-DC-smoke-detector-battery](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/hubfs/Wilcoxsmokedetectorbattery_450x250.png)](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/spring-forward-fall-back-check-batteries) ## [Spring Forward, Fall Back: Did You Check Batteries?](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/spring-forward-fall-back-check-batteries) Oct 31, 2019 8:30:00 AM Daylight Savings Time can be more than just a quick change of the clocks. Many use the “spring forwa... [Read more](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/spring-forward-fall-back-check-batteries) [![Wilcoxsmokedetectorbattery_450x250](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/hubfs/Wilcoxsmokedetectorbattery_450x250.png)](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/time-change-is-the-reminder-for-home-safety-checks) ## [Spring Forward, Fall Back, Change Batteries!](https://blog.wilcox-electric.com/wilcox-electric/time-change-is-the-reminder-for-home-safety-checks) Mar 7, 2019 4:50:55 PM Daylight Savings Time can be more than just a quick change of the clocks. Many use the “spring forwa... 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