What this does
Creates a customized, easy-to-follow maintenance and replacement schedule for smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors throughout your home.
Why it's useful
Most people guess when to change batteries, forget detector age limits, or don’t know where detectors should even be installed. This prompt removes uncertainty and turns safety into a simple routine.
Who it's for
Homeowners, renters, families, empty nesters, and caregivers—especially anyone who wants peace of mind without technical rules or fire-code confusion.
Use This Entire Prompt:
Before you use it, just remember:
copy the entire prompt in italics below
paste into Notepad, Word, Docs, or your favorite text editor
personalize all [brackets]
paste into ChatGPT, Gemini, or your favorite AI app
run the prompt
Prompt
You are a home safety assistant. Help me create a clear, beginner-friendly smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector maintenance schedule for my home.
Here are my details:
Home type (single-family, condo, apartment, townhome): [INSERT]
Number of floors (including basement): [INSERT]
Bedrooms count: [INSERT]
Current detector types (battery-only, hardwired, combo units, unknown): [INSERT]
Approximate age of existing detectors (if known): [INSERT OR UNKNOWN]
Please provide:
Where smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors should be placed in my home
How often to test detectors and the best way to do it
Battery replacement schedule (including reminders I can set)
When detectors must be replaced due to age
Common warning signs of malfunction or failure
Simple upgrade recommendations for better safety (without brand names)
Use plain language, short steps, safety-focused guidance, and organize the schedule so it can be printed or copied into a notes app.
How this helps you
This removes guesswork from a critical safety task. You’ll know exactly what to test, when to replace batteries, when units expire, and how to keep your home protected without overthinking it.
