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 ...

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 sudden and irritating sound of your smoke alarm, waking everyone up for no ...

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

GREENSBORO, N.C. — It’s happened to all of us: That annoying low-battery chirp that seems to go off only in the middle of the night, or the smoky dinner dish that trips the sensors. We’re talking ...

SAN ANTONIO – It’s annoying when your home’s smoke detector goes off just because it sensed your cooking. But, disabling a chirping or sounding alarm can be risky. Consumer Reports says you should ...

You may not think about how well the smoke alarm in your home is helping to keep you safe until that annoying beeping starts, telling you that it’s time to change the batteries. But consider — when ...

HANCOCK COUNTY — At one time, when a home caught fire, those inside might have as long as seven minutes to get out safely. Nowadays, because of the way new homes are built, they might have three ...

Figuring out what alarm is chirping and why can be a conundrum and it’s likely to start happening more as carbon monoxide detectors reach the end of their useful life. That’s why the theme for 2021 ...

In a house fire, the people inside have just minutes to escape — and their lives can often be saved from properly installed and maintained smoke alarms throughout the home. Daylight saving time is ...