Different Smoke Alarm Noises And What They Mean
Carbon monoxide alarms produce different noises which communicate different information. Let's look at what each sound means below.
- Single Beep Every Minute
The first sound you could hear is a single beep that repeats every minute or several seconds. Normally, this sound is meant to notify you that the batteries are low and need to replace. However, it won't always be the batteries, and if the device beeps after you insert new batteries, you'll know you probably have a different problem.
Fortunately, you can easily clean the sensors using the dust removal methods we discussed earlier. Once you remove the dust, the smoke alarms should get back to normal. If you've had the smoke alarm for about 10 years, beeping could indicate it's at the end of its lifespan.
- Multiple Beeps
Sometimes, you could hear multiple beeps, like a series of interconnected alarms. If your device detects carbon monoxide in the air, it'll probably beep several times to signal you have a problem. Three beeps at a time mean the device is malfunctioning for one device, while at another, it could mean you have a smoke.
- Continuous Beeps
If you have continuous beeps and the alarm isn't becoming quiet, it means the device has detected smoke in the air. As such, you'll need to check out where the smoke is coming from. Naturally, it'll be somewhere close to the smoke detector's location.
Smoke alarms are essential to your family and property safety, which is why you should install them in your home. Part of maintaining your smoke alarm involves replacing the batteries when they run low. When you do so, you could end up with some beeps that require you to reset the smoke detector. Now that you know how to turn off the smoke alarm chirping after the new battery installation, you can rest easy as the device keeps you safe from fire hazards.
