[Paddygirl]

The new batteries in the smoke detecters are beeping and getting changed on average every 2 months .

I replaced all the detectors 1 year ago. Doesn't matter the new batteries still beep every 2 months

ALSO

The smoke detecter goes off even when I fry an egg! or bake in the oven. And it is LOUD!!!

Needless to say my alarm is now hanging off the wall.

I'm going bonkers



Can someone help me or quide me on what to do? THANK YOU!

[villagetinker]

I do not know which brand of detectors you have, but as I recall I needed to do a system reset after replacing the batteries. There are a few possibilities, one or more of the detectors is faulty, I do recall there was a recall for smoke detectors recently you should be able to search the government recall website. You may have a faulty battery causing the alarms. When you replaced all the alarms did you use the same make/model, and are you sure the interconnected wiring was connected properly? If you did a mix and match on the detectors this could be causing the problem. Also, if you are not the original owner, look for a detector in the attic, this recently happened to a friend of mine.

[Pondboy]

Smoke detectors are also interconnected so when one goes off, they all go off. So if there is one defective one, they will all go off.

On top of what VT said, I’d also hook up the batteries to a voltmeter to make sure that they are fully charged. Just to eliminate all potential issues.

[keepsake]

Using a voltmeter I have found cheap smoke detector will 'chirp' even with battery going from 9.3 volts to 9.03
Probably detectors made by a subsidiary of a battery company !!
So use the batteries you take out for other things -- still 90% capacity.

[CarlR33]

I found if you look at the make and model that you have and search the internet for the manual might help. Also try contacting the manufacturer for assistance.

[Bay Kid]

The fire department has a division to help with smoke detectors. If you buy new ones they will install them. Also they will replace batteries you buy.

[MarshBendLover]

Smoke detectors can and will get old. You need to replace every few years. I would have fire come by and do an inspection.

[MorTech]

The Villages Public Safety Department: 352-205-8280
They will help with smoke detectors free of charge.

[Rocksnap]

Answers are correct. The fire department will come once a year to replace batteries you buy. With 10’ ceilings and nothing but a small step ladder, that’s a big help. But it sounds like you have a glitch in the system somewhere. An electrician should be able to troubleshoot that easy enough.

[dsiebenberger]

Look for the one flashing red and replace it

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by MorTech

The Villages Public Safety Department: 352-205-8280
They will help with smoke detectors free of charge.

They will replace detectors and batteries that you provide. But, if the OP's description is accurate, this will not solve the problem. Detectors should last about 10 years and alkaline batteries should last about 4 years. If they are failing every 2 months, you need an electrician to diagnose the problem. By the way, replacing the batteries every year is a waste of time and money.

[jimkerr]

Originally Posted by CigarMaster

Smoke detectors can and will get old. You need to replace every few years. I would have fire come by and do an inspection.

She said she replaced all of them already.

[thevillagernie]

Make sure the one that chirps in the kitchen is rated properly,I was told that one is for flame and the other is for smoke.....make sure the one that is going off is rated for flame not smoke

[jimkerr]

Originally Posted by CigarMaster

Smoke detectors can and will get old. You need to replace every few years. I would have fire come by and do an inspection.

That’s incorrect a smoke detector does not need to be replaced every few years. The general rule is to replace them every 10 years.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by jimkerr

That’s incorrect a smoke detector does not need to be replaced every few years. The general rule is to replace them every 10 years.

Correct. Some of the newer detectors are actually designed to stop working after 10 years and they must be replaced.