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Learn how to get your smoke detector to stop chirping
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Do you know the variations of beeps of a First Alert smoke alarm? Beeps sound different depending on the situation, and this wikiHow guide goes over that difference as well as lists some troubleshooting steps you can take to stop the alarm from beeping.
How Do I Get My First Alert Smoke Detector to Stop Beeping?
An alarm chirps when it's low on power. If you've replaced the battery with a new one and it's still chirping, reset the smoke alarm to clear out any residual power. Make sure the unit isn't giving off nuisance alarms caused by a bad location or faulty wiring.
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References
- ↑ https://www.firstalert.com/us/en/safetycorner/what-does-the-smoke-alarm-beeps-mean/
- ↑ https://support.firstalert.com/s/article/alarm-chirps-with-new-battery
- ↑ https://support.firstalert.com/s/article/Proper-placement-for-smoke-alarms-CO-alarms-and-fire-extinguishers
- ↑ https://support.firstalert.com/s/article/Silence-Onelink-alarms
- ↑ https://www.firstalert.com/ca/en/faq/
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