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Patrick D.
We thought it was our carbon monoxide detectors, but we took the batteries out of all of them and no dice. It seems very clearly to come from inside of the ceiling.... but the problem is that it's not a drop ceiling and we have no access inside of the ceiling. More like a chirp than a beep, and it occurs every couple of minutes, though with no regularity.
Answer
If you removed the batteries, then for sure you're going to experience the "chirping" sound. There should be a little indicator light that, with a fully charged battery, should be green. You experiencing the "chirp" sound tells me that the light on your detector is going to be an orange or red color. This is your indication to replace the battery, which, nine times out of ten, is going to be a 9 volt battery. In most cases, the actual light in which I have just mentioned acts as a "Test" button as well...Some units have a test button off to the side. Anyway, upon depressing this particular button consecutively for at least 10 seconds, the alarm will go off, indicating that it's fully operational again...Note: the alarm will shut itself off automatically, however there should be a hush button to do it sooner... This "chirping" sound was designed to be irritating. Placed there deliberately by the manufacturer to identify when to change the battery...Believe it or not, this annoying chirp can and has saved many lives...Good Luck !!!
If you removed the batteries, then for sure you're going to experience the "chirping" sound. There should be a little indicator light that, with a fully charged battery, should be green. You experiencing the "chirp" sound tells me that the light on your detector is going to be an orange or red color. This is your indication to replace the battery, which, nine times out of ten, is going to be a 9 volt battery. In most cases, the actual light in which I have just mentioned acts as a "Test" button as well...Some units have a test button off to the side. Anyway, upon depressing this particular button consecutively for at least 10 seconds, the alarm will go off, indicating that it's fully operational again...Note: the alarm will shut itself off automatically, however there should be a hush button to do it sooner... This "chirping" sound was designed to be irritating. Placed there deliberately by the manufacturer to identify when to change the battery...Believe it or not, this annoying chirp can and has saved many lives...Good Luck !!!
All homes in New York State must now have carbon monoxide detectors. How can they enforce this?
weakestlin
Does some "inspector" come around to every home and ask to see your detector? Or is there some place you have to register it? What if I don't get one - what can anyone do about it?
Answer
Well - if you are overcome by smoke - they take you to the hospital.
Then - after they discover you do not have a smoke detector - you may have to pay the hospital bill $1000-$2000 plus the Rescue Squad fee - $330/500 and if you don't make it - your insurance may not cover your funeral.
Curious: Why would you not want one - when it could save your life or the lives of your loved ones?
Well - if you are overcome by smoke - they take you to the hospital.
Then - after they discover you do not have a smoke detector - you may have to pay the hospital bill $1000-$2000 plus the Rescue Squad fee - $330/500 and if you don't make it - your insurance may not cover your funeral.
Curious: Why would you not want one - when it could save your life or the lives of your loved ones?
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