05/31/2026
Selling your home? Check your smoke detectors.
In Oregon and Washington, smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years to make sure they’re working properly. Have an attached garage? Make sure you check your carbon monoxide / smoke combo detector too, since those also have a limited lifespan and may need replacing. (5 years).
Not just the battery, the whle device!
One more thing people miss: if your home currently has hardwired smoke detectors, they need to be replaced with hardwired detectors. Don’t swap them out for battery-only versions.
It’s a simple fix before listing, but catching these little things early can help avoid surprises during the selling process.
Thinking about selling your home? Send me a DM and let’s make sure you’re ready before your house hits the market.