Q. This is the 1st time this alarm has beep. The green light means that everything is ok, the red light meas that there is carbon monoxide in the air. The alarm beeps but the light signals green. What does this mean?
Should i be concerned? My mom told me to unplug the alarm, should i do that?
Should i be concerned? My mom told me to unplug the alarm, should i do that?
Answer
Sometimes the units will beep at low monoxide levels if the exposure has been for a long enough time. So take the alert seriously.
Open a window, make sure you have good air.
If anyone has a headache or is nauseous - get everyone out of the house.
If you have neighbors attached, make sure they are OK, the REAL fumes could be from their side. They may even be unconscious.
Check your flu pipe connections and the furnace, to check for leaks.
And, if you are not feeling ill at all, and flu all seems in order, as stated, replace the battery.
I hope you are well. My best friend had a knock on his door one morning to get out of his apartment. His next door neighbors, in an ATTACHED building, were found dead. A guy and his daughter. These things do happen! It is dangerous to suspect an alarm to be a false one. Read up on the symptoms of monoxide poisoning so next time you are better prepared.
Sometimes the units will beep at low monoxide levels if the exposure has been for a long enough time. So take the alert seriously.
Open a window, make sure you have good air.
If anyone has a headache or is nauseous - get everyone out of the house.
If you have neighbors attached, make sure they are OK, the REAL fumes could be from their side. They may even be unconscious.
Check your flu pipe connections and the furnace, to check for leaks.
And, if you are not feeling ill at all, and flu all seems in order, as stated, replace the battery.
I hope you are well. My best friend had a knock on his door one morning to get out of his apartment. His next door neighbors, in an ATTACHED building, were found dead. A guy and his daughter. These things do happen! It is dangerous to suspect an alarm to be a false one. Read up on the symptoms of monoxide poisoning so next time you are better prepared.
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My CO monitor beeps randomly from time to time. Is this normal? I assume that if I did have a CO problem, it wouold beep like crazy. As is, it beeps only a few times every now and then. Should I be concerned?
Answer
1) You may have a battery issue. All detectors that operate on batteries or have battery back-up will CHIRP occasionally to remind you that the battery needs to be replaced. The battery may be low on voltage or it no longer can take a "load' to operate the device.
2) You my have a dirty detector. Sometimes the CHIRPING may continue even after replacing the battery. Use a vacuum cleaner to suck out the dust that accumulates over time. Take your time and do a thorough job.
3) You my have a bad detector. Smoke and CO detectors do not last forever. They should be replaced if 10 years old or more.
Note: Smoke and CO detector batteries should be replaced at least once a year. Don't get into a lazy habit of waiting until it CHIRPS to replace it. A good rule of thumb is to replace all detector & alarm batteries when the clocks are changed for Day Light Saving Time.
Always use name brand Alkali batteries, bargain batteries are not a good idea in this application.
All detectors & alarms are designed with "smart" technology. Listen to what they're telling you and don't ignore the warning signals. They can't save your life if they're not working.
1) You may have a battery issue. All detectors that operate on batteries or have battery back-up will CHIRP occasionally to remind you that the battery needs to be replaced. The battery may be low on voltage or it no longer can take a "load' to operate the device.
2) You my have a dirty detector. Sometimes the CHIRPING may continue even after replacing the battery. Use a vacuum cleaner to suck out the dust that accumulates over time. Take your time and do a thorough job.
3) You my have a bad detector. Smoke and CO detectors do not last forever. They should be replaced if 10 years old or more.
Note: Smoke and CO detector batteries should be replaced at least once a year. Don't get into a lazy habit of waiting until it CHIRPS to replace it. A good rule of thumb is to replace all detector & alarm batteries when the clocks are changed for Day Light Saving Time.
Always use name brand Alkali batteries, bargain batteries are not a good idea in this application.
All detectors & alarms are designed with "smart" technology. Listen to what they're telling you and don't ignore the warning signals. They can't save your life if they're not working.
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