If you have changed the battery in your chirping smoke detector and it still chirps, you might think your detector is bad (Ive already grown tired of its NOISE!!!). Before you replace that smoke detector or go out and purchase another new pack of nine-volt batteries, there are a couple things you should know about your smoke detector, and a few things you can do to address this problem. There are several different types of smoke detectors, however, the most current model detectors found in homes and apartments operate by low-voltage electrical wiring with a battery backup. These smoke detectors have internal processors that store error codes, and a week battery chirp is a common error code that may be retained, even after the old battery is replaced. The only way to clear this error is to reset the smoke detector, which can be done by following these simple steps: * Turn off the power to the smoke detector at your circuit breaker. * Remove the detector from its mounting bracket and unplug the power supply. * Remove the battery from the smoke detector. * With the battery removed, press and hold the test button for 15-20 seconds. * Replace the new battery in the detector and plug in the power supply. * Restore power to the circuit breaker. * Reattach the breaker to mounting bracket. When the power is restored, the smoke detector should chirp once. However, your low-battery chirping should no longer be a problem. There is one other thing you can do to reduce the possibility of ever hearing chirping from your smoke detector, and this is to change your batteries before the chirp is heard.
Posted on: Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:59:05 +0000