Experts have warned that not checking your smoke alarm regularly could risk voiding your home insurance policy.

Of course, having up-to-date smoke and carbon monoxide alarms is vital to keep you and your family safe; however, new research by Go.Compare has revealed that £16.7 million in home insurance has been lost due to smoke alarm negligence in the past year.

The research found that more than half a million Brits live in a property without a working smoke alarm, while 62% didn’t know failing to regularly check their smoke alarms could void their home insurance policies. So, I asked the experts how often you should check your alarm as well…

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