If you were to ask someone what the month of October means to them, you’ll probably get a few standard responses, like falling leaves, cooling temps, Halloween candy, and pumpkin spice lattes. One thing you probably won’t hear about is fire safety, which is something that The Home Depot and Kidde are here to change.
Even though October is the official month of fire safety, The Home Depot has already kicked things off. As we head into the holidays and the season’s additional fire risks, the hope is to make every home safer. If you’ve ever found yourself worrying about a stray spark from a frayed cord of holiday lights, or a too-dry tree catching ablaze in the middle of the night, give yourself an early gift and rest easy over the coming months.
Kidde is a firm believer in The Home Depot maxim: “Toss at Ten, Then Start Again.” If you have smoke or carbon monoxide alarms in your house that are ten years old or more, it’s time to ditch those and replace them with new devices(Opens in a new window)—even if you’ve recently replaced that 9-volt battery.
The components inside every smoke alarm deteriorate over time, and alarms need to be replaced every 7 to 10 years. Most detectors today have a built-in battery to ensure you fully replace the device at its expiry date. But if you have an older device, it’s a good idea to check its age to see if it’s time for a replacement.
If you’re looking to make an upgrade, here are a few of the products we’d recommend considering:
Kidde 10-Year Worry-Free Smoke Detector(Opens in a new window)
For an easy, low-barrier way to help protect your home on a budget, these smoke detectors are what you’re looking for. The lithium battery gives you ten years of detection and then you can swap in a new device (and recycle the old one!) for another decade of detection. You’ll never have to deal with persistent loud low-battery chirps over the years either. When the device hits the end of its lifespan and starts to beep, you know it’s time to replace it. Replacing detectors in multiple rooms? When you buy more at The Home Depot, your discount increases.
Kidde Full Home Fire Extinguisher(Opens in a new window)
You do have a fire extinguisher, right? And you know exactly where it is in case of emergency? And it’s definitely ready to use? If the answer to any of these questions is “no,” protect your kitchen, garage and everywhere else under your roof with a few new ABC-rated extinguishers good for wood, electric or gas-fueled fires. And like the Kidde Smoke Detectors, the more extinguishers you buy, the more you save.
Kidde 10-Year Worry Free Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector(Opens in a new window)
If you are looking for a more robust alarm system that combines two devices into one, this one fits the bill: You’re getting complete detection of smoke and carbon monoxide plus special Smart HushTM functionality to keep nuisance alarms to a minimum. You’ll also get voice alarms to tell you exactly what’s happening in your house, whether it’s detected smoke or CO (or just a low battery).
Another reason to restock over the next few weeks: Kidde is helping others protect their homes while you’re protecting yours. For every Kidde alarm you purchase at The Home Depot, a $1 contribution will be made toward alarm donations for communities in need. To learn more, visit CauseForAlarm.org. Studies show that home fires have increased by 30% since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and most homes (about 70%) aren’t covered to NFPA standards. If you think your home might be among that number, commit to making your house safer with Kidde products today(Opens in a new window).
