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My hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide detector beeps every 20 seconds. What is the problem and how do I correct it?

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It has expired and reached end of life, replace it.

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Clean it out may have dust inside of it .or it is out of date and change it .

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Jul 17, 2008

SOURCE: smoke alarm/carbon monoxide detector

I have a First Alert Smoke Detector Model SA 86RAC.When I changed the Battery today it beeps.How do I fix this problem?

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 10, 2010

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You don't mention how old the detector is. If it is more than 5 years old the detector may be beeping to indicate the end of its service life. A smoke detector can last much longer but carbon monoxide detectors have a limited life span. If putting in new batteries doesn't fix the problem then most likely you will need to replace it.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 27, 2010

SOURCE: My nighthawk Kidde carbon monoxide detector keeps

Some models of Carbon Monoxide Detectors will give an audible beep every 25-30 seconds after it has sounded an alert alarm. This may have happened when there was noone home to hear it. A periodic beeping sound may also indicate it is time to change the battery.

Solution: Install a new battery and check your manual for instructions on how to reset the system. Check the expiry date on your unit, it needs to be replaced after 5 to 7 years, according to the manufacturer specifications.

If you are in doubt that your Carbon Monoxide Detector is not working effectively, REPLACE IT. Your safety and your peace of mind is worth it.
View most Brands and Models of Carbon Monoxide Detectors online.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 29, 2011

SOURCE: my smoke/carbon monoxide detector keeps

My Smotec 3786A indicates not to install it in above 85% humidity.
One of my three seems to go off annually or so and this is what
recently put it down to. I was making an espresso coffee on the
stove and it generates a lot of steam and off goes the fire alarm.
I did change the battery to no avail.

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Peter

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  • Posted on Nov 28, 2014

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Detecotrs have a limited lifespan of 5-7 years. So sounds like you need new one (It's not worth to buy just a sensor). Take a look on amazon: Amazon com Carbon monoxide detector (watch out on reviews). I hope this was helpful. cheers

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My model CG is hardwired and was beeping full tilt, no fire or smoke. could it possibly be carbon monoxide..or is that a separate detector?

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Some models of Carbon Monoxide Detectors will give an audible beep every 25-30 seconds after it has sounded an alert alarm. This may have happened when there was noone home to hear it. A periodic beeping sound may also indicate it is time to change the battery.

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If you are in doubt that your Carbon Monoxide Detector is not working effectively, REPLACE IT. Your safety and your peace of mind is worth it.
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