Troubleshoot smoke alarm chirping.
First alert carbon monoxide alarm beeping randomly.
It is important to know the difference between the beeps.
Ac interconnected alarms may chirp every 5 seconds if the interconnect wire is grounded.
False alarms and chirps can sometimes be caused by the same underlying issue.
The interconnect wire should not be grounded.
Learn more alarm chirps with new battery.
Immediately replace the alarm.
Learn more how to change batteries in first alert alarms.
Learn more how to stop false or nuisance smoke alarms.
What do beeps or chirps on my alarm mean.
This means that carbon monoxide has been detected in the area you should move to fresh air and call 9 1 1.
If your alarm still chirps and beeps after completing these steps try the steps in our guide how to prevent false smoke alarms.
It is time to replace the batteries in your carbon monoxide alarm.
Different patterns of beeps or chirps mean different things though all signal that you must take some action inhaling high levels of carbon monoxide co can cause brain damage or death yet the gas is odorless colorless and tasteless.
Take a moment to review these questions to help uncover the cause of the false alarm and correct any underlying issues.
Troubleshoot 1 chirp 3 chirps 5 chirps or something different.
What does it mean if my carbon monoxide alarm is beeping.
Play the video below to hear to the standard chirping patterns of first alert and brk alarms.
What do beeps or chirps on my alarm mean.
This type of chirp indicates it is time to replace your carbon monoxide alarm.
The steps to fix the nuisance alarm will vary depending on the cause of the alarm whether its dust in the sensing chamber or a nuisance alarm caused by shower steam.
Alarms under warranty should be returned to manufacturer for replacement.
Smoke carbon monoxide alarms.
Learn more red or green light on alarm.
Press the reset button and replace the 9 volt battery or 2 aa batteries depending on the brand of carbon monoxide detector you have such as a kidde or first alert brand to stop the beeping.
4 beeps and a pause.
In the six decades since we have continued to create innovative products from the first residential smoke alarm to the first battery operated carbon monoxide alarm.
5 beeps every minute.
This means that there is carbon monoxide in the air and you should seek fresh air immediately and call 9 1 1.
Smoke carbon monoxide alarms.
End of life signal.
If the carbon monoxide detector is sounding the alarm or beeps more than once per minute see below.
Co alarm needs to be replaced.
1 beep every minute.
The horn sounds 5 chirps every minute.
First alert began in 1958 when three friends set out to create a commercial smoke alarm.
Co alarm needs to be replaced.
