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 ...

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

While you're replacing your smoke detector, consider how long your new one will last. Check the manufacturing date on the packaging, and keep in mind that it should be replaced 10 years after the ...

If you have a hard time remembering to replace your smoke alarm’s battery each year, the Kidde Smoke Detector can help. Its 10-year lithium battery doesn’t need to be replaced.

Smoke detectors let out a shrill beep when they detect smoke, but a subtle chirping sound that comes every 30-60 seconds is likely indicative of a low battery or other fault. Carbon Monoxide Detectors ...

The best smoke detectors quickly and reliably detect fire and carbon monoxide to alert you to potential danger. As a residential carpenter, I've installed plenty of hardwired and battery-powered ...

Nest, the company that reimagined the home thermostat, is looking to change that. The Nest Protect is its latest product, a $129, internet-connected smoke and carbon monoxide detector.