Why are my CF lights setting off my smoke/carbon monoxide detectors?

Juliebelle

I have several detectors and all of them seem to be set off when I turn on certain lights in my house. Sometimes, if I move the lights slightly to the left or right, they do not set the detectors off. Also, on a few occasions, our tv or a/c unit remote controls have set them off as well.

Answer
It is more likely your detectors need replaced. The ONLY way the lights will set off properly functioning detectors is if the wiring is defective. Either way, you have SOMETHING that needs repaired. and it isn't the CFLs or the remotes.

help! carbon monoxide detector went off!?

Julie R

i am not in the house. i am babysitting 2 young kids. the 5 yr old is next door, me and the 2 year old are outside (laptop). i am 15 and scared shitless. my dad is on his way. we got out of there the minute the alarm went off, but all the windows were open and mutliple fans were on! i want even using any appliances. it went of first about 20 minutes ago but only for a second, so we went outside for 10 minutes or so and we were fine but now that is has gone off again and this time for real, i am scared. no one has gotten the symptoms (headache tired dizzy vomiting ect.) but the kids are okay right!?!

Answer
Everybody is fine. If there is a gas stove in the house, there may be gas escaping. Or the detector may be defective. One never knows.

In any case, you did the right thing, and the kids are not affected at all. Your quick thinking is appreciated by all. You can stop being scared now and appreciate that you acted well under stress. This is a good recommendation for a babysitter.

The parents will take care of the situation.

Powered by Yahoo! Answers