Carbon monoxide alarms are a life saver…literally! Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odorless, and tasteless gas that is created from fuel burning appliances, such as your furnace or generators. Having the proper amount of CO alarms helps you achieve peace of mind for the safety and protection of your family. However, it is important to be educated to know how your alarm communicates with you. There are several reasons as to why your carbon monoxide alarm could be chirping. Learn what each type of chirp from your detector indicates.
Ensure The Battery Drawer Is Closed
If you have a First alert smoke alarm and the battery drawer is open or slightly deformed, it could be sending signals that there is a problem.
To check if the drawer is truly open, you can push it inwards and apply mild force. If the beep does not appear after 3-4 minutes, then the drawer is most likely not open.
If the First Alert smoke alarm drawer is not closing fully, you may be able to fix the beeping problem by applying pressure to tighten the enclosure.
If you cannot see any openings or deformation damage, move on to the next solution.
What Does an End-of-Life Beep Mean?
Most carbon monoxide alarms last between 5 and 7 years. Even if the battery is still good, all carbon monoxide detectors should be replaced after 7 years. This is because the sensor in the alarm will not work as well, and when it comes to detecting CO, you want an alarm with a high functioning sensor. However, with today’s technology, the 10-year battery powered CO alarm can provide a decade of detection.
Solution #2 Replace The Backup Battery
While it is a rare occasion, the backup battery could sometimes send false signals, thus making your alarm indicate a hardware failure.
In that regard, the fastest way to exclude this possibility would be to replace the inbuilt battery and test.
Note: First Alert smoke alarm requires 9V or AA batteries.
Here is how to replace the battery:
Once the replacement is done, plug the alarm into the power and wait for 3-4 minutes to check if the beeping is still there.
Alert: It is extremely important to make sure that the battery’s pulses are facing the right direction, otherwise you’ll definitely hear 3 beeps every 3-4 minutes.
FAQ
What does 3 beeps mean on a First Alert carbon monoxide detector?
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