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December 26, 2016

Smoke Detectors Chirping for Dallas Homeowners

If the smoke detector beeping continues despite replacing the battery, remove the smoke alarm from the ceiling. This is usually done by rotation of the detector until it releases from the base.

Nothing is more annoying than a chirping (or alarming) smoke detector without any reason.

What is Causing My Smoke Alarm to Sound, Beep, or Chirp?

If a false alarm is activated, one of the following may be the reason:

• The battery may be loose or installed improperly
• The smoke alarm sensing chamber may be dirty
• Humidity, steam, or other environmental factors
• An electrical condition may be causing power to the unit to be interrupted
• The alarm may have reached its end of life

Consistent Chirping

If a smoke alarm is chirping consistently, one of the following may be the reason:

• The smoke alarm’s battery may need to be replaced. An alarm will chirp every 30 to 60 seconds for a minimum of seven days.
• The smoke alarm may be malfunctioning. An alarm will chirp between flashes of the red LED light.
• The Hush feature may be activated. An alarm will chirp every 30 to 40 seconds for approximately seven minutes while the Hush feature is activated.
• The smoke alarm may have reached its end of life (sealed battery models only). An alarm will chirp every 30 seconds to indicate it is time to replace the alarm.
• There may be interference from a similar system nearby (wireless alarms only).

For ways to troubleshoot the problem, go to What are the causes for consistent chirping?

Intermittent Chirping (without a regular pattern)

If a smoke alarm is chirping intermittently, one of the following may be the reason:

• The battery may be loose or installed improperly
• The smoke alarm sensing chamber may be dirty
  
• Humidity, steam, or other environmental factors
  
• An electrical condition may be causing power to the unit to be interrupted
  
• The alarm may have reached its end of life
  

Importance of Smoke Detectors

I realize smoke detectors are important to wake us up in case of a fire, but invariably, smoke detector beeping, sometimes called chirping, starts around two in the morning, and always in one of your bedrooms. Call us at (214) 238-8353 for your home service and repair needs.

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