The sound and frequency of a smoke detector's beeping helps indicate what the problem is, from a false alarm to needing a new ...

Whether you're renting a new place or sleeping at a home you've lived in for years, a nasty surprise waits at night: The ...

Beeping or chirping smoke detectors are beyond annoying. Usually, a chirp every 30 to 60 seconds just indicates a low battery. “If it has a 9-volt battery, it needs to be changed,” says Battalion ...

If you’ve ever swapped the battery in your smoke detector only to find it still chirping at you, you’re not alone. That persistent beep is one of the most frustrating household mysteries, but there’s ...

No one tells you what those different beeps or on-off lights on your smoke detector mean. Here's what you need to know.

There are few things more annoying than an incessant beeping sound in your home that no matter how high and low you search, you can't identify. It could be a smoke detector, appliance, security system ...

When's the last time you tested (or replaced) your smoke detector? Can't remember? Then it sounds like it's time to give it an inspection. While smoke detectors are made to last a full decade, it's ...