How to Stop a Smoke Detector From Beeping The first thing to do when a smoke alarm ... Smoke alarms chirp to alert the resident to a problem. This is usually an indication that the battery needs ...

The fire department comes along and installs a new smoke alarm in the hallway—or maybe it's a carbon monoxide alarm. Either way, the thing starts chirping a few months later. What's up? Usually, when ...

Don't ignore that smoke detector on the wall. Here are the best places to install one for improved fire safety.