Replacing smoke alarm batteries can be a hassle. It always seems that just as soon as you've installed fresh ones, the low-battery warning is beeping at you again. Many homeowners wonder why their ...

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

Replacing smoke alarm batteries can be a hassle. It always seems that just as soon as you've installed fresh ones, the low-battery warning is beeping at you again. Many homeowners wonder why their ...

If your smoke alarm keeps waking you up for no reason, here's what's going on -- and the maintenance that can stop it.

They’re much more expensive than the typical 9-volt battery, but they deliver peace of mind that no dumb battery can. Few life events are more annoying than being awakened at 3AM by a chirping smoke ...

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 ...

However, as smoke alarm companies discovered, temperature plays a big role in how batteries perform. Hotter temps create less ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (KTVI) – It’s time to turn your clock back ...

Throwing smoke detectors away in household trash or recycling poses its own fire hazard, according to the Department of Fire Services in a press release. Sealed-battery smoke alarms contain ...