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Originally Posted by fcgiii
On Tuesday at 2:30 AM one of my ceiling-mounted smoke and CO monitors started chirping 5 times every minute. I got a ladder and pushed the button. Two days later it repeated the event, now joined by another unit, at almost exactly the same time. Someone on this forum said replace the batteries. They are hardwired with backup batteries. I replaced them in both units. When I pushed the button they chirped then gave the five chirp salute. Ah. They recognize my effort.
This morning they started chirping again. I resisted attacking the damn things with a hammer, but did push the button to give me some rest.
I understand now that I need to replace these two as well as the other three that are chuckling away in silence waiting to torment me.
Issue is: these appear to be wired into the house current. In the electrical box there is a breaker marked low volt panel. I presume that services the alarms and the door bell.
Now, to replace these I have to climb up on a ladder, trust that my deduction about the breaker is correct, and replace these and rewire them. Or, rather, in my advanced age, hire an electrician to do this.
I assume that many of the homes in the Villages have the same system. We live in Lake Deaton.
Any suggestions before I get my hammer?
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As noted above, the detectors are end of life and need replaced.
I would only add that if they are the same brand, you can likely re-use the mounting plate and electrical plug. Meaning, you don't have to turn off the power, just unclip the AC plug from the back of the alarm. Unless the wire nuts have pulled free, there's no risk of you shocking yourself. Most just have you squeeze either side of the plug and it comes right off. It's all plastic, there's no exposed metal on the supply side, and when the plug is clear, the leads in the detector are not engergized.