2006-06-16 22:25:00 · 11 answers · asked by Annoyed 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I assume you are talking about a stand alone smoke detector and it is not wired to any other detectors.
If you aren't doing anything that could cause one to go off (using oven, toaster, stove nearby) then I think I'd start by changing the battery if you haven't done so in awhile. If that doesn't fix it, it's possible that it's just dirty. Try using some canned air to blow it out or use a vacuum cleaner attachment to remove the dust.
If that doesn't do it, I think I'd just replace the unit. Most stand alone battery operated units can be replaced for about $10.
2006-06-18 07:02:55 · answer #1 · answered by todvango 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
At least every six months, take the battery out, clean the outside head of the detector, take a hair dryer set on low heat or cool and Clean out the dust in the detector. check the battery connections to make sure they are not corroded. remember to change the battery at least once a year, pick a favorite day of the year and change them. remember, they are your defense agaisnt fire and could be the diference between injury and possibly death and getting out safe in case of a fire.
low battery, defective battery, dust, steam, could all be a reason for the detector sounding.
Also if your oven is on and it is not sparkling clean, and your detector is sensitive and located in the kitchen or near the kitchen, is a smoke rather than heat detector, they will go off from the aaccumilation of 'stuff' on the walls of the oven, even simply opening the oven door, with a regular detector in the kitchen area can set them off as they react to the sudden change in heat.
2006-06-17 05:43:07 · answer #2 · answered by nanaNJ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
low battery it would "chirp". bad smoke detector will go off with no fire or smoke. replace the detector.
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2006-06-17 09:21:53 · answer #3 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you afemale? try not useing perfumes near the unit as this will set the unit of easily,also some unit are very sens. to arosol sprays . if your not using these producks and theres not an excesive amount of heat in the house along with cooking try replacing the unit ,as with most elec. componats these days can come direct from the factory with defects.
2006-06-17 06:32:26 · answer #4 · answered by john m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steam from the bath or shower or vapors from cooking will cause it to go off.
2006-06-23 23:57:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dead battery, loss of Home power, Cooking , it will have a 16v battery, it should be changed annually.
2006-06-17 06:40:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be hot stuff. Steam from kitchen or heat from oven. or when you get out of the tub.
2006-06-17 05:28:01 · answer #7 · answered by queenmaeve172000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
battery low or defective unit. might want to consider a replacement.
2006-06-17 05:27:56 · answer #8 · answered by lapyramid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because your smoke dector is possesed with elvis' spirit
2006-06-17 05:29:26 · answer #9 · answered by Pam W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
battery is low or you are boiling water nearby
2006-06-17 05:26:42 · answer #10 · answered by kanajlo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋