My carbon monoxide detectors are off and on since 8:am this morning.
it is very annoying everytime it starts ringing.How can I fix this problem.I can't go over with the manual because I don't have one.
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There is a good chance that the detector is being set off by fumes. This could be from hairspray, cleaning solutions, air fresheners, etc... Most aerosols use propane as a propellant and this will absolutely (and should) set the alarm off.
A carbon monoxide detector is a device that detects the presence of carbon monoxide gas to prevent CO poisoning. Radon is a different gas that can enter your house through foundation cracks. It has its own test kit to detect traces.
If you are cooking a lot, especially using an oven it is really important to have a carbon monoxide detector. You'd be surprised at how many CM related deaths there are a year because people don't equip their homes with one.
8 isn't normally dangerous but depending on your health it could cause issues. The reading is the % of carbon monoxide in the air. 35% will make you sick or worse, in time. The lower the better. If you have 8%, find out what you are using that creates CO and vent it better. If you are using a space heater, find a way to get more fresh air into the room when you use it. I was nailed with CO poisoning about 20 years ago and I still have problems from it. It isn't a joke.
You can unplug the unit if it's an AC detector, change the battery for a new one and reset the Carbon Monoxide Detector. If that doen't work, you can have it checked by your local fire department. If the unit is more than 5 years old, it absolutely needs to be replaced.
Whenever in doubt about the efficiency of a carbon monoxide detector, a replacement is recommended. Yes, protection has a price, but a life cannot be replaced.
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.
If it is beeping 3 beeps every minute it is at the end of its battery life you can just replace the batteries by prising the cover off carefully.be aware though that the life span guarantee of these is only 5 years.
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