When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They “chirp,” which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.

Your smoke detector’s beeping is supposed to protect you, not confuse you. Yet there are moments when a chirping alarm is a warning that the device itself is no longer trustworthy, even if it still ...

The CPSC warns that two combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm models sold on Amazon and eBay may fail during fires and ...

You've changed or checked the battery every time change for years. That may not have done what you think, and the fix costs less than lunch.

A smoke alarm is designed to protect you, your family, and your home, but if you know how some of these devices work, you might start to wonder if they pose any health risks. According to the EPA, ...

Smoke alarms are among the simplest safety devices in a home. They are affordable, easy to overlook, and usually silent. That silence can create a false sense of security. Many homeowners assume that ...

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Learn where not to put smoke detectors, including five spots that can prevent alarms from working properly and compromise ...