03/15/2026
🚨 Hey Spokane neighbors — when was the last time you replaced your smoke & carbon monoxide detectors?
I snapped this today while swapping out my old units in my home. See that green light? That detector had done its duty… but after 10 years the sensors start to degrade. Even if it still “works,” it may not detect smoke or CO as fast as it should.
That’s why manufacturers (like First Alert) now build these 2-in-1 wired units with a 10-year lifespan — when the time’s up, you replace the whole thing. Super simple upgrade that literally saves lives.
As your local home insurance agent, I’ve seen too many preventable claims from fires or CO incidents that started with outdated alarms. A $40–50 investment today can protect your family AND help keep your insurance premiums stable by showing you’re proactive about risk.
Quick checklist for you: • Flip your detector over and check the manufacture date
• If it’s 10+ years old → replace it now
• Hardwired? Grab the wired replacement like these (2-pack is a great deal)
• Test monthly and change batteries yearly (even on 10-year sealed units)
Want me to swing by and do a free 5-minute home safety walk-through when I quote or review your homeowners policy? Just comment “SAFETY” below or shoot me a DM — happy to help no obligation.
Let’s keep our homes and families safe this year! ❤️
