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

Kidde is best known for its smoke alarms, and the Water Leak + Freeze Detector borrows more than a few design cues from the company’s main product line. At 3.25 by 1.25 inches, the puck-like ...

Furnaces, generators, dryers, and stoves, to name a few, are a part of daily life, but they can emit carbon monoxide if not routinely checked. Hundreds of people each year are impacted by CO exposure, ...

Is your Alexa device showing a red ring that doesn't seem to go away? Don't worry -- it's usually something that's easy to fix. Here's what you should know.

• Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including inside and outside bedrooms and sleeping areas. • Replace smoke alarms that are 10 years or older. Components such as sensors can become ...

Here are the best hard-wired smoke detectors you can buy in 2025: Best For Garage (Ionization Smoke Detector): First Alert BRK9120b; Best For Kitchen (Ionization Smoke Detector): FIRST ALERT SC9120B; ...

Here are the most reliable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors you can buy in 2025: Long Lasting (Ionization Detector): FIRST ALERT BRK SC9120B; Best For Dining Room (Ionization Detector): Kidde ...