They can save your life, or go off when nothing's wrong. Here's what to do if your smoke alarm is giving you fits.

Is your fire alarm beeping randomly? You’re probably annoyed and wondering why it's making noise in the middle of the night when you're just trying to sleep. Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

If a homeowner is experiencing a fire alarm beeping or smoke detector chirping irregularly, start troubleshooting with the following info immediately to avoid risks to your family and fire damage ...

and if the alarm doesn’t emit a loud beep within a few seconds, it’s time to replace the battery. Additionally, fire officials recommend replacing the entire smoke alarm unit every 10 years or ...

Sunday, after you reset your clocks, fire officials say it’s also a good time to check the batteries in your smoke detectors.