No one tells you what those different beeps or on-off lights on your smoke detector mean. Here's what you need to know.

Smoke detectors that only beep at night are acting up for a specific reason: Here's what can save your sanity and sleep.

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 ...

Small flashing red lights and chirping sounds every 30 to 60 seconds can mean it’s time to change a smoke alarm’s battery. Some models may have a green flashing light or announce “low battery,” so ...

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 ...

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A working smoke alarm and swift action by West Pend Oreille Fire District prevented a potential tragedy in Oldtown. Officials ...

Ahead of the Daylight Savings change and the annual reminder to “change your clocks, change your batteries” in snake alarms, ...

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