Do all my 4-year-old battery detectors (builder installed) need to be replace? Only one has ever gone off. No red light or warning. Only one beeped. Are the others dead? Is it difficult to replace. I am an older widow. Should I try out one and then see if I need all the others? Whether the battery is in or out, it's driving me crazy. The units are on the ceiling. Do all my 4-year-old battery detectors (builder installed) need to be replace? Only one has ever gone off. No red light or warning. Only one beeped. Are the others dead? Is it difficult to... » Read More Do all my 4-year-old battery detectors (builder installed) need to be replace? Only one has ever gone off. No red light or warning. Only one beeped. Are the others dead? Is it difficult to replace. I am an older widow. Should I try out one and then see if I need all the others? Whether the battery is in or out, it's driving me crazy. The units are on the ceiling. « Show Less
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All of mine went out at the 8 year expiration notated on the device. I purchased them online & had them all replaced. They even came with a new battery. Previously I had replaced all batteries but the units themselves needed to be replaced. I sleep very well now. Hope this helps!
382640
There is a test button on each, that you should be able to change.. They still need batteries changed even though they wired.. see if a nice neighbor will change the batteries. most of the smoke detectors have a 10 year life.. so you should be okay on that. they may just need new 9 volts
382641
According to US and fire department recommendations--you should change your battery every year as a precaution. If your detectors function off the electrical system, then the battery back-up is your lifesaver, because if the electricity goes out, all you've got is the battery back-up. Most local fire departments are staffed by friendly helpful folks and I'll bet if you call them, they can check them out and change batteries or even units for you.
382642
After you replace new battery you have to push reset button and hold it until it stop and light solid on about five second
1371082
The best response I can gives that it depends on the battery (i.e. lithium, alkaline, standard etc.) and the length of time that the battery has been in use prior to an outage. Additionally you can prolong battery life by turning off the units using the remote during the day for long power outages. Keep in mind that the units use leds so battery use is longer than any incandescent light bulb. Another good feature is that each unit has a low battery indicator which means batteries should be replaced even if you have not had a power outage (this is comparable to smoke and CO detectors which will beep when the battery should be replaced). Best advice I can give you is to have extra batteries on hand to handle long power outages of several days. All you will have to do is replaced the batteries in any unit that fails.
96450
Using expensive Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries ($10 for a 4-pack!), I only get about six months before the low battery warnings start. When one begins to beep, others will begin beeping in a week or two. In other words the battery consumption is consistent among the six detectors in the house. My 10 year old Great Dane FREAKS OUT with the beeping sound. I'm now replacing batteries every three months because I fear he'd jump out a window if I was gone and he was exposed to the noise for long.
1093410
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.
1524165
This model does not have a battery in it. It gets its power from the main alarm system board. If your alarm system is working everywhere else except this sensor then it would appear that the sensor is not working any more. Make sure the rest of your alarm system is working properly before replacing the sensor. It might just be a loose wire in the sensor circuit.
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only when they stop working. I've had to replace a few. A couple because even changing the battery wouldn't stop the chirping. The others when lightning struck, and completely killed them. If they are still working, then there should be no reason to replace at a specific time. My parents have some that are 25 years old and still work like a champ.
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I have had mine for a little over a year. Batteries needed changing 5x, but some of the batts were used. While i love the remote replacing 5 others for me, the fact that it gives little to no notice of needing batt replacement is stressful. I go thru panic at why it is only partially responding. Is it my tv, my xfinity box, the remote or what? One time it briefly showed a red batt image, but i have never seen that again. Seems like it should be a basic user friendly notice....not presenting as you may have a major failure.
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I am not s sure but why would you? The battery should last between 5-7 years and if the cost of the battery exceeds a new smoke detector then you replace the detector. Have to ask the mfg this 1.........
844898
I would check that it hasnt been left on by accident, running down the batteries. My kids did this and it also became influenced by other electronics (my son's remote car and truck). So try new batteries and a different location in the house. If that doesn't fix problem, I would ask for replacement. Hope info is helpful.
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Call Universal Security Instruments customer service. My home is hardwired and I wanted to ensure all 5 detectors were connected to the household current and have the battery as a backup. Further, all of my detectors are interconnected so that if one goes off, they all go off. You may want to check out a different model if you are only interested in a battery operated detector.
2229867
If you check the back side of the unit you will see a label which has various pieces of information including a manufactured date. I quite sure you'll find it is probably six or more years old. That being the case, the unit must be replaced. It's useful life has been reached. It is designed to be this way. New batteries will make no difference.
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Oh yes I replaced all my 6 units and this was easy. Since all age close to same time I would say replace all at one time and have the peace of mind. But u can replace one or buy one just make sure u are buying the exact what will match the installed units
1122046
In talking to the tech folks, they tell me, "This unit has been discontinued for 4 yrs or so and it is not built to have replacement batteries" I responed, "Then why does it stae in manual about potential battery replacement?" Never heard back. I ahve jsut replaced the batteries but it is a MAJOR ordel and you'd better have someine that isn't shy about getting into the guts of the generator." Overall I'm disappointed in this unit and would ot recommed it to anyone.
378421
Mine were the ones that did not work only after a few months. I cannot answer your question. However if they are not being used the batteries should not be draining to the point that when you need them in a real live EMERGENCY they don't work! You don't have the luxury of stopping to switch out the batteries. My units are being replaced, but if this happens again I will certainly be calling Wagan again! These are new on the market and in my opinion maybe they shouldn't have been launched until ALL of the bugs were worked out. Not let consumers be the guinea pigs!
87538
We have an older model, and have a recycle bin on the floor under the sensor. I have found if my wife puts something in the bin that blocks the sensor (a few inches away), then the batteries go dead in a few days. Otherwise, it usually more than a year between battery changes.
1918990
J. Hur,This will not be a problem. I have 3 different models connected to my hard wired/ plus battery system. A total of 6. Some with different sensitivity than others. Since they are all made by First Alert / BRK. I haven't had any problem with them for over 21 years now. Plus they all come with a wiring harmess pigtail, should you damage your old one . I have noticed some of the new replacment detectors have replaced the 9-volt battery with two AA . To be honest, I think it's better . I hope this helps you.Ronnie
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The battery is not the issue. Smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years (actually 86,000 hours) whether or not they have replaceable batteries. This is why the unit has a 10 year battery. So that it will be maintenance free for its entire lifetime, and you will be forced to replace it after that.And yes, it probably does make them more money, but it's a matter of statistics. Your particular detector may still work at 15 years, but the vast majority don't at that age. It's a matter of risk management. I'd hate to loose my house (or part of it) because I tried to stretch $20 out another few years. The battery is not the issue. Smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years (actually 86,000 hours) whether or not they have replaceable batteries. This is why the unit has a 10 year battery. So that it will be maintenance free for its entire lifetime, and you will be forced to replace it after that.And yes, it probably does make them more money, but it's a matter of statistics. Your particular detector may still work at 15 years, but the vast majority don't at that age. It's a matter of risk management. I'd hate to loose my house (or part of it) because I tried to stretch... » Read More The battery is not the issue. Smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years (actually 86,000 hours) whether or not they have replaceable batteries. This is why the unit has a 10 year battery. So that it will be maintenance free for its entire lifetime, and you will be forced to replace it after that.And yes, it probably does make them more money, but it's a matter of statistics. Your particular detector may still work at 15 years, but the vast majority don't at that age. It's a matter of risk management. I'd hate to loose my house (or part of it) because I tried to stretch $20 out another few years. « Show Less