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Beeping could be caused by several things: an electronic error, a low battery, an expired sensor, nuisance smoke, or an actual fire.

NEVER ignore a beeping smoke alarm, or simply remove the batteries without installing new ones. Hundreds of people are killed each year because of disabled smoke alarms.

If there is an intermittent beep (e.g., every thirty seconds or minute), it may indicate a low battery or that the sensor is expired. If replacing the batteries does not make it stop, consider replacing the entire unit.

If nuisance smoke (or steam) sets off the smoke alarm (e.g., near a kitchen or bathroom), it should be removed and put into a different location, or replaced with a different type of sensor. False alarms have a tendency to cause people to ignore them, which can be deadly.

If there is an actual fire, the way to stop the beeping is to put the fire out (if you can do so safely) and then "air out" the room until the smoke dissipates. You should consider replacing a smoke detector if it has been involved in an actual fire, as it may be permanently contaminated and no longer as sensitive as necessary.

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