House fires are a serious danger. Many fatalities occur during fires at night, in homes that either don't have a smoke detector or have a non-functional one installed. Maintaining your smoke detectors properly can cut the chances of dying in a house fire significantly. Learn more about how to maintain your smoke detectors to protect your life and property. Show
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ReferencesAbout this articleArticle SummaryX To change the batteries in your non-wired smoke detector, start by removing the detector from its mounting on the ceiling either by twisting or sliding it out. Then, open the covering to access the battery inside. Make sure you check to see which type of battery your detector needs, since it will fail if you replace the existing battery with the wrong kind. When you install the new battery, make sure the negative and positive terminals match up with the markings on the detector before closing the cover. Before you return your smoke detector to its mounting, press the button on the detector to test the battery and make sure you’ve installed it correctly. For tips on how to change a battery in a wire smoke detector, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 555,597 times. Did this article help you?How do you stop a hardwired smoke detector from beeping?Wired Alarms. Shut off your home's main power breaker.. Disconnect the alarm unit's power cable.. Take the alarm down.. Take out the backup battery.. Hold the test button for 15 seconds to drain any residual charge.. Re-install or replace the backup battery.. Reconnect the alarm to the power cable.. Replace the alarm.. Why is my smoke alarm chirping if it's hardThis is the easiest problem to solve. Most hard-wired smoke detectors use a 9-volt battery that is supposed to kick in if your home loses electricity. When that battery is running low, your detector alerts you with a chirp that it's running low. Replacing the battery solves the problem.
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