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.

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 ...

However, as smoke alarm companies discovered, temperature plays a big role in how batteries perform. Hotter temps create less electrical resistance and amp up battery activity, while colder temps do ...

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

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 ...

Installing smoke detectors is the single best way to protect your home and family from fire. In fact, 43% of residential fire ...

Properly installed smoke detectors are often the first line of defense against a house fire, keeping the homeowner informed and ready to take action. However, it's important that the smoke detector ...

The life span of a smoke detector is limited. It can die but fool you like it still works. iStock / Getty Images/iStockphoto You’d think the worst part of owning a home would be something obvious — ...