Our smoke alarm occasionally beeps but is hard-wired into the ceiling. Does it have a back-up battery inside?


Posted January 27th, 2009 by admin 9 Comments »
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Marilyn B asked:


We can’t seem to find the battery–if any. Does the plastic casing come apart to reveal the battery? The beeping started when the power throughout the house was off yesterday for an hour.

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My smoke alarm keeps making noise every 3 -5 min even after a backup battery was replaced?


Posted January 13th, 2009 by admin 9 Comments »
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lijunxia asked:


It is less than 4 yrs old. Please let me know how to fix the problem.

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Why my Smoke Alarm “Backup” batteries are dying?


Posted January 13th, 2009 by admin 5 Comments »
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Tim C asked:


If the alarm is hardwired to the house, shouldn’t the backup battery remain fresh? Its only been 6 months since the new battery was put in, and the alarm has never gone off.

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How do I disconnect a hardwired smoke/fire alarm?


Posted January 13th, 2009 by admin 4 Comments »
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cloudyskies asked:


I have the smoke alarm that can twist off & hang from the wires & it also has a backup battery. I’ve tried twisting it off and letting it hang but the green light is still on and continually beeps, does this mean it’s disabled?

Also, will smoking a cigarette in my house set the alarm off if I’m close to a window?

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