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Q. My Kidde hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide detector just recently has started chirping/beeping every minute or so. I have done extensive research, and I'm not getting any answers that are applicable.
I replaced the battery several times, and the beeping continued. The detector was installed last year, so is not too old, and I even flicked the breaker switch on and off... Nothing works.
Please help me out here.
I replaced the battery several times, and the beeping continued. The detector was installed last year, so is not too old, and I even flicked the breaker switch on and off... Nothing works.
Please help me out here.
Answer
These units are problematic. You probably should just replace it. At least you will have some peace of mind.
These units are problematic. You probably should just replace it. At least you will have some peace of mind.
Smoke detector going off with no sign of fire?
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I'm hoping someone can help me, and it's not an emergency. I've got a smoke detector in my basement that is going off. It's near a dryer and near my oil furnace, but there is no visible fire. I know that a shower can make a smoke detector go off. Is there something that I'm overlooking that would cause this to happen?
Answer
First off, if it is indeed a "smoke detector" than rule out Carbon Monoxide, because that's a completely different detector. However, CO detectors CAN look just like a smoke detector, so make sure it isn't a CO detector or you may have anohter problem all together!
If it is a smoke detector, try using the attachments on your vaccum cleaner to suck any dust out of it that may have built up over time. A can of compressed air can also be used to "blow" the dust out. Detectors will often "false alarm" if there is dust built up inside the sensing chamber.
Low batteries do not generally cause a false alarm, but if you haven't replaced the battery in awhile, it's certainly not a bad idea.
Nothing lasts forever. If the detector is older than 10 or 15 years, you may want to consider replacing it with a new one. The battery powered ones are typically about $10, while the hardwired ones will run you about $30.
Good luck.
First off, if it is indeed a "smoke detector" than rule out Carbon Monoxide, because that's a completely different detector. However, CO detectors CAN look just like a smoke detector, so make sure it isn't a CO detector or you may have anohter problem all together!
If it is a smoke detector, try using the attachments on your vaccum cleaner to suck any dust out of it that may have built up over time. A can of compressed air can also be used to "blow" the dust out. Detectors will often "false alarm" if there is dust built up inside the sensing chamber.
Low batteries do not generally cause a false alarm, but if you haven't replaced the battery in awhile, it's certainly not a bad idea.
Nothing lasts forever. If the detector is older than 10 or 15 years, you may want to consider replacing it with a new one. The battery powered ones are typically about $10, while the hardwired ones will run you about $30.
Good luck.
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