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 ...

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

Q: I changed the batteries in my smoke detector, but when I tested it afterward nothing happened. The batteries are new, but the smoke detector is very old. I know that it’s hard-wired into my home’s ...

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 ...

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

Throwing smoke detectors away in household trash or recycling poses its own fire hazard, according to the Department of Fire ...

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 ...

Q. How often do I need to replace my hard-wired smoke detectors? And who should I hire to do this? Our 15-year-old system has five detectors. A few are chirping, and it doesn’t stop even when we ...

One important caveat to keep in mind: the sensors used to detect carbon monoxide (CO) in the home degrade after 7 years. That ...

Dear Angie: How often do I need to replace my hard-wired smoke detectors? And who should I hire to do this? Our 15-year-old system has five detectors. A few are chirping, and it doesn't stop even when ...

At the start of 2023, Illinois' updated Smoke Detector Act will officially go into effect, requiring residents to replace their old smoke alarms with detectors that ...