Why Does My Battery Only Last One Month?
If your smoke alarm's battery only lasts about a month, it's usually because the alarm is running solely on battery power due to the absence of AC power. This can happen if the circuit breaker has been tripped or if the black wire has become loose in the wire nut. In this case, the smoke alarm will operate off the battery for about 25 days before it needs replacement.
To resolve this issue, check if your smoke alarm is indicating that AC power is present. If not, inspect the circuit breaker or have an electrician check the circuit. Additionally, if the alarm sounds immediately when connected to the hardwire but not when running solely on battery, it could be due to a non-Kidde unit on the circuit or a loose white wire in the wire nut.
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When Your Carbon Monoxide Alarm Displays a Number with No Alarm
Any time a digital unit displays a number with or without an alert, assume it senses carbon monoxide. Leave the home and call 911.
Why Should I Have a Combination Alarm?
Combination alarms save space in your home, and they mean you only need to test and change batteries in one device rather than two.
When and How Do I Replace My Carbon Monoxide or Combination Alarm’s Battery?
Follow our simple steps for carbon monoxide detector battery replacement and learn more about how to properly maintain your CO alarm.
How Do I Remove My Smoke Alarm?
Learn more about how to remove your smoke alarm.