Got a strange beeping sound that's coming from somewhere in your house and driving you nuts? How to resolve the issue.

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 ...

Beeping or chirping smoke detectors are beyond annoying. Usually, a chirp every 30 to 60 seconds just indicates a low battery ...

A beeping smoke alarm is obnoxious, so here's not only how to reset a smoke detector but also how to figure out why it needs it. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Watch Now.

A beeping smoke alarm is obnoxious, so here's not only how to reset a smoke detector but also how to figure out why it needs it. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Watch Now.

A beeping smoke alarm is obnoxious, so here's not only how to reset a smoke detector but also how to figure out why it needs it. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Watch Now.

A beeping smoke alarm is obnoxious, so here's not only how to reset a smoke detector but also how to figure out why it needs it. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Watch Now.

Smoke detectors let out a shrill beep when they detect smoke, but a subtle chirping sound that comes every 30-60 seconds is likely indicative of a low battery or other fault.

Smoke alarms beep if they detect smoke, but low batteries, age, dust, particulates, steam, food, bugs or fireplace smoke can also cause chirping fire alarms.