I have an unused room in house that is kept unheated now in the winter and the smoke detector is making a single beeping noise at intervals on nights when it is extremely cold. The only way to stop this noise is to turn on the heat in that room for a while. Anyone know why it could be doing this?
2007-02-25 15:58:47 · 6 answers · asked by Kenneth 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Your battery is on the verge of dying. Cold puts a strain on it, warmth gives it just enough juice to borderline power your detector. Go ahead and change your battery as it will die soon anyway.
2007-02-25 16:11:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's NOT your batteries it's the difference in Temperatures, smoke detectors are not suppose to be installed where the temp drop below freezing( I think the Temperature range is 40 to 90 degrees) or above 120degrees, they're not suppose to be installed where the temperature will have such a dramatic change as well such as a unheated basement, keep the temp up or take the smoke detector down and risk No early warning.
2007-02-25 22:50:51 · answer #2 · answered by Ray D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My guess is it is a battery powerd detector, and the battery is getting low. Cold temperatures slow down the chemical reaction in a dry cell that makes electricity. it is probably dropping the battery's voltage enough for the detector to sound the "low battery" alarm - a beep every so often.
Put a new battery in and see if that helps.
2007-02-25 16:08:25 · answer #3 · answered by Hank 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ours chirp when the batteries are low as well. Did you also know that they only last about 7-8 years before they need replacing? Could just be you need a new one.
2007-02-25 16:08:33 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Replace the battery.
2007-03-01 08:05:01 · answer #5 · answered by Harry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MAYBE YOUR BATTERY IS LOW
2007-02-25 16:06:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋