Beeping or chirping smoke detectors are beyond annoying. Usually, a chirp every 30 to 60 seconds just indicates a low battery. “If it has a 9-volt battery, it needs to be changed,” says Battalion ...

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We’ve all been there. It’s 2 a.m. and you hear an eardrum-piercing beep. Your first reaction is to cover your head with a pillow and pretend it never happened. Eventually the slow chirping takes ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Everyone has dealt with a beeping smoke alarm at some point. Ironically, the pesky sound begins whenever ...