Andrea B
I moved into a new home in May of 2004 and at that time, it had brand new carbon monoxide alarms. It is a two story home. The alarm downstairs started to beep approximately every 45 seconds about 8 months so we installed new batteries, however it still beeped (please note our only gas appliance is our hot water heater in the garage). This problem continued so... I removed the battery until I could figure out what the problem was. Now the other alarm has started to beep and I just want to know for peace of mind, if there is a time frame as to when to replace the alarms.
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Since it is a new home the Carbon Monoxide detector is also new ,I had the same problem and solved it by vacuuming the sensor because some dust got inside of it and these things are very sensitive to dust and insects alike , about replacing them according to what I have just read they recommend to change them every 3 to 5 years depending on the one that you have . I have a plug in model mine for over 10 years old and I test it from time to time to see if it's working ,if your is battery operated replace the batteries every time that you the time change occurs this way you will remember not only the time but smoke detectors and keep you and your family safe.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_monoxide_detector
Merry Christmas.
Since it is a new home the Carbon Monoxide detector is also new ,I had the same problem and solved it by vacuuming the sensor because some dust got inside of it and these things are very sensitive to dust and insects alike , about replacing them according to what I have just read they recommend to change them every 3 to 5 years depending on the one that you have . I have a plug in model mine for over 10 years old and I test it from time to time to see if it's working ,if your is battery operated replace the batteries every time that you the time change occurs this way you will remember not only the time but smoke detectors and keep you and your family safe.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_monoxide_detector
Merry Christmas.
Carbon Monoxide Detector battery in Basement?
Q. How come the battery in my carbon monoxide detector in my basement never needs to be changed? We have to change the other detectors' batteries every 3 months, or when it starts beeping a little bit. Is it because it's colder in the basement, and helps the battery last longer? We tested it and it works fine.
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That's a good question. Kinda got me wondering now. We've had a carbon monoxide detector in our basement now for years and have not changed our battery either. I just checked and it's still charged up. Must be special batteries but then again if yours is plugged in the wall electrical outlet like mine maybe it gets power source from electricity and doesn't draw on battery power. That could be it!!!!
That's a good question. Kinda got me wondering now. We've had a carbon monoxide detector in our basement now for years and have not changed our battery either. I just checked and it's still charged up. Must be special batteries but then again if yours is plugged in the wall electrical outlet like mine maybe it gets power source from electricity and doesn't draw on battery power. That could be it!!!!
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