Gilbert Fire encourages residents to check smoke detectors

With recent monsoon storms, Gilbert residents should consider cleaning their smoke detectors.

An increase of dust and water vapor in the air can trigger the detector’s alarm. The Gilbert Fire & Rescue Department has a few easy steps that you can take to ensure that your smoke detector is working properly.

• Remove smoke detector from the ceiling or wall;
• Unplug the power cord;
• Remove the batteries;
• Gently spray the smoke detector with canned air;
• Wipe smoke detector with rag;
• Replace batteries;
• Plug in power cord and replace smoke detector on the ceiling or wall.

It is recommended that smoke dtectors be cleaned at least twice a year. Residents should test the battery once a month and replace it every year. The smoke detector device should be replaced every 10 years.

Those interested in learning more about false smoke detector alarms and home fire safety can do so at glbrt.is/FireSafety .