8 reasons your smoke detector is beeping and how to fix it

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

How often should I replace my hard-wired smoke detectors?

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 ...
CNET

Know Your Smoke Alarm: Here's What the Different Lights and Sounds Mean

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

Don't ignore the chirp, renters: Replacing your smoke alarm battery is your responsibility

Cincinnati tenants are responsible for maintaining smoke detectors, including battery replacement and reporting malfunctions. Landlords are required to install smoke ...