A smoke detector should beep or chirp when the battery begins to lose power. This is a safety net of sorts, since it gives the home’s occupants a heads-up that the battery is weak, but still ...

Got a strange beeping sound that's coming from somewhere in your house and driving you nuts? How to resolve the issue.

A beeping smoke alarm is obnoxious, so here's not only how to reset a smoke detector but also how to figure out why it needs it. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Watch Now.

A beeping smoke alarm is obnoxious, so here's not only how to reset a smoke detector but also how to figure out why it needs it. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Watch Now.

One chirp every 30 to 60 seconds: It’s time to replace the battery. Continued sets of three (3) loud beeps, but no smoke or fire: The smoke detector is dirty. Over time, dust, dirt, spiders ...

Majano explains that smoke alarms with non-replaceable batteries are designed to work for 10 years. “If the alarm chirps, warning that the battery is low, replace the entire alarm,” he says.

A beeping smoke alarm is obnoxious, so here's not only how to reset a smoke detector but also how to figure out why it needs it. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Watch Now.

Smoke alarms aren't just noisy gadgets that chirp when your toast burns. They're essential, life-saving devices required by law in most homes around the country. Research shows that properly ...

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 ...