The change back to Daylight Saving Time is happening this weekend, which is also an opportunity to check on live-saving equipment in resident’s homes.

Pella Fire Chief Doug Van Gorkom tells KNIA/KRLS News batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should replaced every six months — and doing so when the clocks change is a great way to stick to that schedule. When residents check on their detector’s batteries, he says to also look at the installation date, as any equipment older than 10 years old should be replaced. The time to “spring ahead” one hour for Daylight Savings is early Sunday morning.