I've noticed people ask similar questions on here about smoke detectors beeping only to receive glib, even rude, responses telling them that they need to change the batteries. Before anyone suggests that to me, I'd like you to know the alarm does NOT operate on batteries and is connected directly the wiring in my house. It doesn't even have a backup battery (not good, but I had nothing to do with the construction of the house and until I can get an electrician to change it out for me, I'm pretty much stuck with what I have).
Now that we have that out of the way, it is made by Lifesaver, and has a "Hush" button and a "Reset" button. I have pressed both. I have reset the breaker that controls the alarm at the breaker box. Nothing has worked. Anyone have any suggestions on what I can do? I thank you all in advance!
2007-09-25 20:43:10 · 21 answers · asked by Lillian 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
My home has one of those annoying electrical smoke detectors that went off at random times, too.Mainly due to the location of the detector, which was near the bathroom.It beeped whenever it detected steam from the bathroom after someone showered.All you have to do is disconnect the wiring from the power source.I asked a brave friend to do it as I'm not familar with the wiring and scared I might get shocked by the electricity.Thankfully, he wasn't.He didn't know which was the correct wire but just disconnected one wire and pushed the re-set button to see if it would beep.If it continues to beep, then disconnect the other wire and test to see if there's still beeping, until it ceases to beep.It has to be one wire or the other.I think there's only two wires.I would recommend having an electrician take a look at it though for safety reasons.My old smoke detector is still there but not functioning.Since it is connected to wiring, I decided to keep it there and installed a battery powered one nearby.
2007-09-25 21:07:55 · answer #1 · answered by polly-pocket 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Smoke Detector Beeping
2016-10-03 07:40:10 · answer #2 · answered by armiso 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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My smoke detector keeps beeping every 60 or so seconds. What should I do to make it stop?
I've noticed people ask similar questions on here about smoke detectors beeping only to receive glib, even rude, responses telling them that they need to change the batteries. Before anyone suggests that to me, I'd like you to know the alarm does NOT operate on batteries and is connected...
2015-08-05 20:59:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smoke Alarm Beeping
2016-12-11 06:03:04 · answer #4 · answered by lacross 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About the only suggestion I can make is to try cleaning the photocell that is the actual detector used to "see" smoke.
When they get a little dirty they can trip the alarm. If that doesn't work you may need to look into having an electrician change it out.
If there is a way to deactivate it and replace it with the battery-operated type that might be a good option for you.
You wouldn't even have to remove it, if you could just turn it off.
2007-09-25 20:53:53 · answer #5 · answered by Warren D 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Since it is hardwired into the house, and no battery backup, please get a new smooke detector-ASAP. How old is the smoke detector? They usually need to be replaced on average about every ten years-and as you well know, always check the smoke detector by pressing the test button. By the way, as a side note, in my apts where I live, at an apt. filled with cigarette smoke (smouldering), the smoke detector did NOT go off, with the apt. filled with smoke--even thought the test button worked. So when you replace this smoke detector-please ask the sales clerk about a can of "smoke" that you can spray aimed towards the smoke detector. You wait a few seconds, if the alarm does not go off, then the detector would need to be replaced again. That is what our maintenance guys had to do to test all the smoke detectors at this property after that one experience.
I hope this helps. Take care.
2007-09-25 21:40:29 · answer #6 · answered by SAK 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I just stumbled upon this thread when I was looking for info on how to change my smoke detector battery. After I figured out how and what the beep codes meant I took some pictures and did a guide for others to see. It might help some people in the future who come along this thread as I did. http://www.chadspictures.com/micellaneous/Smoke-Alarm-Battery-Replacement-Install-Guide/
2013-10-02 11:58:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I know this is an old question.
But I think your problem is your powered smoke detector expired on you.
Detectors beep wither cause they are faulty, battery flat or they are past there expiration date.
2014-12-05 14:50:28 · answer #8 · answered by John 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel your pain. I had the exact same problem several months ago. Even though my smoke detector is hard-wired, it has a battery for back-up in case of a power outage. I had to replace the D battery buried in the unit to silence the chirping and the “low battery” message. Pushing the reset and other buttons did not work, nor did cutting off the electric power in my apartment. You have to change the battery to stop that annoying chirping (which is a "safety feature)". Make sure you get a long-lasting battery—I put in a regular Duracell battery and today, my smoke detector is chirping again!
Go to the Kidde website (URL below) to look up your model type and hopefully they’ll have a diagram so you can see where the battery is located.
http://www.kidde.com/utcfs/Templates/Pages/Template-53/0,8062,pageId%3D4363%26siteId%3D384,00.html
2007-09-26 06:54:24 · answer #9 · answered by wavedeva 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Try to verify the age. If it is hardwired with or without battery back up, and is approx 10 yrs or more the unit should be replaced entirely. These models run about $8 at the big box stores and are pretty easy to replace.
If the age is as I said, do not replace only one, all units within your home should be updated every 10 yrs max.
2007-09-29 17:10:07 · answer #10 · answered by mstrcarp44 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋