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Test Smoke & CO Detectors

Safety
Was due
41 days overdue
Aug 16, 2026
How often
Every 6 months
No record of the last one
Takes about
15 min

Why this is on your list

This one isn't about the house — it's about whether the house can warn you. A detector that has quietly stopped working looks exactly like one that works.

How to do it

Press and hold the test button on each detector until it sounds. Replace any unit older than 10 years.