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Originally Posted by Rainger99
Just in case some new residents don't know about the program, The Villages Public Safety Department offers smoke detector assistance to residents of The Villages. They will come to your house and they will change the batteries in their smoke detectors.
There is no charge for this service. But you have to provide brand new nine-volt batteries or detectors required before calling for assistance.
Appointments are for same-day service and are on a first come first serve basis.
The Villages Public Safety Department employees will arrive at your home in uniform, with a visible name badge. They will also have a ladder with them.
As we get older, we should avoid ladders as much as possible!
Public Safety Smoke Detector Program |
Note that the link recommends replacing smoke detectors batteries every year. This advice is outdated and a waste of money. AlkaIine batteries will last about 5 years and lithium batteries will last up to 10 years. The battery is only used as a backup in the event your house power fails. The smoke detector is designed to beep when the battery level is low and it needs to be replaced. So, it is not necessary to replace your smoke alarm batteries every year. It does not improve safety, but it does waste taxpayer money.