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

If your smoke alarm keeps waking you up for no reason, here's what's going on -- and the maintenance that can stop it.

A chirping smoke alarm often indicates a low battery. When it happens at night, it could be an environmental issue affecting ...

However, as smoke alarm companies discovered, temperature plays a big role in how batteries perform. Hotter temps create less ...

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 ...

We’ve all been there. It’s 2 a.m. and you hear an eardrum-piercing beep. Your first reaction is to cover your head with a pillow and pretend it never happened. Eventually the slow chirping takes ...

Q: My home has hard-wired smoke detectors. How often do I need to replace them, and what kind of replacements do I need? Can I do it myself, or do I need a professional? And if I need a pro, what kind ...