Fresh batteries in, but still chirping
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Hi, Make sure the battery door is full closed battery could be defective probably not the problem after installing the battery press the button for about 5 seconds to reset if unit was newly installed check the wiring to be sure it was hooked up correctly make sue if it is connected to other units their batteries are ok and lastly you could have a defective unit . Hope thiS has been of help JW
1274650
You didn't say if this was a new unit or an older one. I believe these units have a 5-year warranty, so if it's older than that you may need a new one.
1274651
I would guess it is an electronic problem. I would ask for a new one if relatively new, or it could be just a buildup of particles from cooking, etc.. Contact Kidde.
1274652
Sounds like you might have a bad one. I have 6 of these....no chirping since I installed them 6 months ago.
1685511
You need to replace the 9V battery but make sure that when you install the new battery that you place the red bar under the battery or it won't work and therefore the chirping sound. If you have done that then perhaps you either installed the battery backwards or the new battery is defective or expired. There is no reset button for the chirping sound. Holding down the reset button is to reset the alarm not the chirping. Hope this answers your question.
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If the unit chirps at seemingly random times or at random intervals after replacing the battery, check for the following conditions: 1) The battery may be loose, or improperly installed. The smoke alarm cover may be dirty. 3) Reset the alarm. 4) An electrical condition may be causing the power to the unit to be interrupted. If the AC power to the unit is interrupted, the unit will chirp when the power is restored. This could be caused by power surges. 5) Replace the alarm. Full instructions http://www.firexsafety.com/homedir/en/productsservices/firex/onlineservices/faq/frequently+asked+questions.htm
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I believe you will stop hearing the beep when you push the button when the batteries are low- this should signal new batteries are needed.
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Our house never gets that cold. Chirping is probably coming from the lower output of the battery due to the cold temp. I'm assuming the chirping goes away as the temp rises.
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I would try taking the battery (s)out Wait a few minutes Then put back in and try Also I have this with my car radioBecause drive by some radip/TV cell towers Do you live right near them If not the batteries then the the wiring maybe faulty Call manufacturer Mark v
522115
Hi Luci! Once you insert the batteries, a beep sound should indicate that it has powered on. If that does not apply, then hold down the (Menu) button down to power it on. Reply back if that does not work.
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The only thing I can think of is to check that the batteries are facing the right direction. one up one down one up one down.
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chirping is from the unit..(or another one near by) not the wires...we replaced 5 old units (about 6 yrs old) recently as one was chirping due to expiration. Until this happened I had no idea they would alert us to replace them. replace the units. Replacing the unit would give you a unit that only sounds when it is an emergency..so changing the unit could save your life as well.
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Did not have any trouble. Try installing a fresh set of batteries, and see what happens.
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Try taking out the batteries and putting them back in or replace them all together
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There is still some power left in the capacitor. Once that discharges it will stop chirping. Shouldn't take more than a few minutes.
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I can hear a slight sound on mine, along with the light going off. It seems to take several seconds to reactivate if there is constant movement.
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i purchased one and when I move in front of it, I can clearly hear the loud screeching sound it makes. the place where I bought it, was very cooperative about exchanging it, saying it must have been defective, however the replacement one can clearly be heard by humans ears also. There are no directions or settings other than rechargeable vs normal batteries
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Unit needs to be hardwired or its gonna start chirping under battery only operation. Return it and get a battery only operated unit.
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I had the same problem, I changed the battery (It's a CR2032 'button' battery.... available online for about 40 cents each) Once I put a fresh battery in it was fine. That was just a week ago, so I'll see how it goes. If it acts up again I will move the pins to channel 2 or 3 (less crowded area). Keep me posted, Don
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make sure you are pressing the metal on both hands. I thought our batteries were dead, too. but they were not. My next thought was to take the battery out and check the size, but that wasn't necessary.