Hey, our smoke alarm keeps going off at random; first time was at 5 a.m. two days ago, and it did it again this afternoon. Of course, there's no fire/smoke, and it has a brand new Duracell battery in it.
My theory is that the smoke alarm is getting very cold from the direct cold air blowing on it from the A/C unit. Perhaps this is setting it off?
Many times dust or a spider or other insect will invade, causing a false alarm. Blow it out (gently) with compressed air or vacuum it out. It sometimes helps. Sometimes they're just defective. On the plus side, they're also relatively cheap if it's not still under warranty.
Dave
Could be defective...... if you've replaced the batteries and blown out any dust and it's still doing it, a replacement (under warranty) might be your next step.
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I had problems with mine too this past weekend. I was cooking breakfast, eggs and sausage, nothing generating any visible smoke. All the windows were open, fantastic fan was on, range vent fan was on, and the darned thing kept alarming. I fanned it with a towel and it would go off. After a few cycles of that, I took it down and set it outside on the picnic table.
In my 23 footer, the smoke alarm is on the ceiling at the street side front, about eight to ten feet from the stove. Perhaps that is too close.
Randy
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I have had two first alerts fail recently. If yours is first alert, call them at the number on the back. After a few questions to make sure that it isn't just a bad battery, they told me to buy a new one and send them the bill, and they would send a check. They did on the first bad one. I am waiting for the second check. (Its only been a week)
I have had two first alerts fail recently. If yours is first alert, call them at the number on the back.
Good suggestion!
Yesterday, our smoke detector began emitting the every-thirty-seconds-peep -- virtually one year to the day since we brought it home brand new. We replaced the 9V, tested fine. Then: peep...peep... Blew out the vent/casing (there's not much to these things): peep!
So I'm committed to replacement.
Molded into the casing:
Brand: Universal
Model: S8-775
Mfg Date: 2006JUN28
Replace by year: 2016
Phone: none listed
Oh well, home depot or costco for a cheap multi-pack.
Better yet, I may just replace this unit and the CO detector, mounted right next to each other, with a single multifunction detector.
Too bad the factory saw fit to mount the smoke detector directly on the ceiling panel of our SE, instead of the wardrobe side like the CO detector: screw holes in wood are easier to hide in wood versus the shiney AL panels!
Too bad the factory saw fit to mount the smoke detector directly on the ceiling panel of our SE, instead of the wardrobe side like the CO detector: screw holes in wood are easier to hide in wood versus the shiney AL panels!
Cheers,
-jd.
We have twice had smoke detectors alarm for no reason - both time there were spider webs inside between contacts.
If you have to leave exposed holes in the aluminum, consider filling them with rivets. They will look intentional and at least be the same color.
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We have twice had smoke detectors alarm for no reason - both time there were spider webs inside between contacts.
If you have to leave exposed holes in the aluminum, consider filling them with rivets. They will look intentional and at least be the same color.
Holes: perfect! and why didn't I think of that?
I just now completely disassembled the smoke detector to look for critters or anything, but found nothing. Still quite clean. I'll just replace it and have peace of mind.
Last year I bought a First Alert 10-Year smoke alarm. It has a lithium battery, so you don’t have to change batteries for the life of the unit. After 10 years, just get a new one.
Smoke alarms are sensitive to ozone in the air, and in a small space noticable ozone may be produced by an electric motor. An example of a ozone producer is an electric drill. The sparks coming from the brushes cause ozone, not a lot but can be detected with smell. Im thinking maybe some loose wires around the Converter unit.
A CO sensor should be mounted near the floor because Carbon Monixide is heavier than air. If it is on he cieling and goes off noone will hear it. Too Late.
Just some thoughts and things to look for in the AS.
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