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 ...

Generally, Cincinnati's housing and fire codes require smoke detectors. Tenants are responsible for maintaining them and ...

Smoke alarms may chirp for different reasons, including a dead battery or another malfunction. Watts said some alarms have a legend on the back that tells what each type of chirp means.

Education Chirping smoke detectors at students’ home were disrupting virtual classes. Now firefighters are helping to fix them.

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 ...

So, regardless of its age, if you determine that you’re hearing the end-of-life chirp, the NFPA recommends replacing your current smoke detector with a new one.

The middle-of-the-night chirp from a smoke detector might be the most unsettling sound a homeowner has to deal with.

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

Smoke detectors (not just their batteries) have a temporary shelf life. Find out how long yours will last, and how to know it's time for a full replacement.

Having smoke detectors in your home can keep you safe, but only if they're working. Here's how to make sure your smoke alarms are working properly.

At the end of his wits — and mitts — Adam Doppelt attends to a smoke detector in his Seattle home. False alarms from the devices are the chief complaint in online reviews. (Photo courtesy of ...