How To Change Battery - Kidde Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Why Does Alarm Keep Beeping?)
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- There's nothing more annoying than an a smoke & carbon monoxide alarm that won't stop beeping. Around 3AM, the beeping started and began to interfere with my sleep. Not yet fully awake, I attempted to reach the battery compartment by turning the Kidde Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm clockwise, when in fact that was the wrong method.
#Kidde #firealarm #CarbonMonoxide
I’m personally a big fan of this smoke detector model, I really love spending a half an hour and broken finger nails every few months replacing the battery! It’s a great user experience!
LOL! Couldn't agree more! Thanks so much for watching!
1:30 am- So grateful for your video. I didn't understand the piece you had to push down to let battery slide out. Had the directions in hand with all their tiny printing in front of my sleepy blurry eyes & said screw this... UA-cam!! Thanks Jonathan.
You're welcome, DP. Thanks for watching, glad the video was helpful. Happy Holidays to you!
Thank you so much for this!! I was having trouble finding a video for this exact design because I wasn’t sure if I had the right idea about removing the battery. Turns out all I needed was the will power.
I just wish I had finished watching the video before I hit the test button so I could’ve seen what was coming...anyway, this was helpful and entertaining!
You are so welcome! Thanks so much for watching, Sarah!
Exactly what I needed at 4:30am! Thank you!!!
You're so welcome, thanks for watching, Jenna!
Jen just last night I woke up to mine beeping at that same time what a miracle!!!
Perfect. I had to watch 5 other videos before I found the right one which is your video. Thx for your help.❤❤
Glad it helped, Connie! Thanks so much for watching, wishing you a great summer!
Thank you for this. Wasn't sure I was right to force that bottom bracket bit. All done now. 👍🏻
Glad it helped Josef, thanks for watching. Happy New Year!
Thanks, I was close to breaking mine too. Then I cldnt figure out how to get out the out battery! SMH, video was a life saver! Thanks.
Glad it helped, Nikki! Definitely not the most user friendly design. Thanks for watching and happy Thanksgiving!
I sometimes like to safely unscrew it off and set down at a table. Thanks for the reminder to push the latch down to release the battery
Glad the video was helpful, Darcel. Thanks so much for watching, have a great weekend!
Exactly, I litterly just woke up because of that. How logic😂
Thanks so much for watching, Nelly! LOL that has to be one of the most annoying sounds ever.
Thank you. For once mine started chirping before I went to bed and I couldn’t figure the tab out. Thanks for almost breaking yours to save mine. ;)
Glad it helped, Theresa! Nothing worse than trying to sleep with that chirping!
3am now! Thanks for the vid. Now trying to put back because I did unscrew it and it’s giving me a hard time
Also - mine is a different model so it didnt tell me to reset but I did hold and push and push the test button anyways (very loud) - however when I stare at it to watch the green / yellow light, it still blink red from time to time (I have read that it’s normal and an indication it’s working - if anyone please confirm this?)
And another rookie question... I have read somewhere that there are some non replaceable batteries for smoke alarm... Im thinking the non replaceable one would be very obvious?
Hey Tango Cat, these units can be a real headache to deal with. Nothing worse than hearing that annoying chirping sound at 3am. Wishing you the best, and thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video! I have the exact model and did figure out how to open the battery door but was unable to get the battery out. Definitely needed the flat head screwdriver to hold the tab down!!
Glad it helped, Lynne! This model certainly isn't the most user friendly. Thanks for watching!
Sorry but you "yadda yadda'd" over the most important part. How do you pull down that little plastic bracket that holds the battery in without breaking it?
Hey Robert, you're right, that's the most difficult part of the entire process. I needed two hands, so I wasn't able to record it. Use the pointer finger of one hand to hold that plastic tab down, and at the same time, slide the battery out with your other hand. I was also nervous about breaking the plastic tab. Not the greatest design, I'm just hoping the plastic doesn't become brittle in time and snap off. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Thanks again for your awesome video! That battery release button is PITA but I was able to change 1 handed wearing blue disposable glove from Target to get better leverage on release button & removed battery without dropping! Also your video help was great to install new battery correctly!
Glad you were able to do it, and thanks for the tip about wearing a disposable glove! Hope you won't have to worry about changing the battery again for a very long time. Thanks so much for watching!
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies You're welcome. Battery has 3/2027 expiration date and Kiddie is supposed to last 10 years since I purchased on 10/6/2016 at Menards. Do you know if they really last 10 years?
Thanks!! Phew! Beeping gone!
Glad I could help, Chase. Thanks for watching!
Just to clarify something on the kidde smoke alarms they have a tab on the part that connect to the bace that has to be pushed in to remove it
Thanks so much for the info, much appreciated!
That was very helpful. Changed it so easily. Thanks!
Thanks for watching, Renee!
My Kiddie Model KN-COPE-IC looks very similar but battery doesn't have yellow label. I'll be climbing 12' Everest ladder soon attempting 1 hand change if possible...Thanks for great video so I can silence the annoying Alexa low battery & chirping!
Nothing worse than that annoying chirp!
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies absolutely agree. Mine started chirping at 9 pm when it's too dark to even think about climbing 12' ladder to change. Sleeping through chirping was a challenge.
Thank you. You saved my day
Glad I could help, thanks for watching Kumara!
Thank you for this!
My pleasure, thanks so much for watching, Sophia!
Thank you. Still can’t get battery out. Short nails. At a loss. Any suggestions please? Marlynn and old lady 😁
Ahhh sorry to hear that....holding that plastic tab down is the tricky part. Hopefully somebody reading this comment has a suggestion. Best of luck and thanks for watching, Marlynn!
Thank you! I was twisting also.
You're welcome, thanks so much for watching, Andrea. Happy New Year to you!
Thank you! So what is the twisting about? Had the same issue you did, it’s not coming off. I get I don’t need that to change the battery but I am curious now.
Thanks again!
Glad the video was helpful, Eric. The labeling on the smoke alarm was unclear, to say the least. Thanks so much for watching, wishing you all the best!
Thank you so much. Your video was a great help.
Glad it helped, wheatel. Thank you for watching!
Very helpful. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful, Don. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this video
Most welcome, Chef Jason, thanks for watching!
Your video was perfect. I just have one problem. It is still beeping. I let it run through the cycle just like you video. Any suggestions?
Ahhhhh sorry to hear, Connie. My only suggestion would be to try another battery. If not, it's possible the unit is defective. Good luck and thanks for watching!
I wish someone out there would actually invent a better battery replacement option. The one I have is placed in the worst area which makes it impossible to have easy reach. I ended up just trying to wiggle and lift the battery up and out bc the stupid wedge was in the way.
Glad you were able to switch out the battery. Thanks so much for watching, ctran!
It wont let me pull out battery. How do you move the little white clamp?
Hello A Nwafor, thanks so much for watching! I used a flathead screwdriver to press it down while pulling it out with the other hand. It's not the best design for sure, I wish you the best of luck!
Perfect thank you !
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
Thank you!
You're welcome, ibishu. Thanks for watching!
That Model Is kn-cope-d The Battery Operated Version If Kn-cope-ic & Kn-cope-i but with a battery door label
Thanks so much for watching and for the added info, much appreciated!
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies did it say low battery After The Chirps?
Thanks
You're welcome, glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching and for the tip, much appreciated!
Did you end up using 2 hands to remove the battery? Made it look pretty difficult.
Hey Craig, I ended up using two hands and it's definitely easier that way. I think they designed the unit so the battery could be removed with one hand, but the plastic tab can be difficult to work with. Thanks for watching!
thank u thank u thank u
You're welcome, Valca. Thanks for watching!
Im stuck with the bottom latch piece not bugging any advice? Thank you for the video!
Ahhhhh..just be gentle and keep at it. It seems like the plastic gets brittle after a while, so you don't want to apply too much force and break it. Maybe try using a flathead screwdriver for leverage? Let me know how it works out and best of luck!
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies Thank you I'll give that a go!
I use the handle of a spoon. After I broke my nails. Who designed this?
thanks!
You're welcome, Zenobia! Glad the video was helpful, thanks for watching!
I have 2 of this model. Both work. One had the green light on all the time, the other does not. Any thoughts?
Not sure what's causing the green light to stay on all the time, does the unit work when you push the test button? Hope somebody reading this thread is able to shed some light on this issue. Thanks for watching, cmlittle!
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies Yes, they both work and test correctly.
Do you need to disconnect the power to the smoke alarm before changing the battery?
Hey Pat, thanks for watching! My smoke alarm wasn't hard wired into the electric system, it was strictly battery. I think some systems that are hard wired also have a battery that's used as a back up power source incase the power goes out. Anyway, I don't think you have to disconnect the battery. If anyone else reading this has an answer, please let us know!
Yes, mine is hardwired with a battery backup. I want to know if I have to shut off power to the smoke detector before replacing the battery. Thank you for your help.
@@patrenfroe1182 you don’t have to
I just purchased one of these ,. Do you need to hardwire it or will it run on the battery?
This model runs on 9V battery.
Becky from Madison, WI My Kidde smoke and carbon monozide alarm uses AA batteries. Got them in ok but it chirps approx. every minute. Any suggestions?
Hmmm not sure what's going on Becky. How old is your unit?
I changed battery the way you showed and tested but it’s still beeping ..any ideas
Sorry to hear that a new battery didn't resolve the beeping. Not sure of a fix unfortunately. Maybe try another battery and double check that the cover is securely closed. Otherwise, it may be a defective unit. Thanks for watching and best of luck, MrShikhs.
SHIIIIIII OUN'T HER NUFFIN'!
Thanks for watching, Old Andy!
Model:
CP9000
Or
KN-COPE-D
Thanks for this information, much appreciated!
Anytime!
Alarm started beeping, changed the battery with three different brands and it's still beeping....any advice?
Oh no.....how old is your alarm? Sounds like you may need a new unit. Maybe somebody with more expertise than me can offer advice. Good luck, Carlos and thank you for watching.
That stupid beige clip will not budge and I’m afraid I’m going to break it. I’m not tall enough to get up there with both hands and it’s been beeping for hours. Why would they make it so hard to release that damn clip holding the battery in? My poor dog has been hiding in the bathroom for hours and I’m slowly losing my mind here. 😩😖😣
Awww, sorry to hear that. It's definitely easier with both hands, I had to use a ladder to get up there. Best of luck, BlackMountainDreamer!
I had the same issue and with the battery replaced it’s still burping....
Hey Jeana, sorry to hear that the battery replacement didn't work. Do you think you got a defective battery, or is there an issue with the unit itself?
Mine is saying low battery but this one is not I have the same one IL record it about six
Thanks for watching, Mike! Good luck replacing your battery.
1 “chirp” every 30 seconds = malfunction
2 “beeps” every 30 seconds = end of life
3 Long Beeps x2 smoke alarm
4 short Beeps x2 = carbon monoxide alarm
1 short beep with voice saying “LOW BATTERY” every 1 minute = Low battery
Thanks so much for the info, Nicholas, much appreciated!!
Not simple getting battery out it’s midnight. 😩
Oh no, the battery seems die at the most inconvenient times. Thanks for watching, MB!
Mine still chirps after changing the battery..6am lol
Oh man, I can see how that could get annoying! Best of luck, hopefully you get the issue resolved quickly.
@@JonathanBrowneMenzies Thanks it went away after a couple of minutes. These chirps freak out my tiny poodle.
@@josayeee glad chirps went away. Was going to say that after changing battery on mine I have to press the test button to get the chirps to stop. Test button screaming Fire! At you definitely not fun when you should be sleeping.
That plastic bracket is difficult I finally got the battery out replaced with a new one and it still chirps what a POS
Ahhhh sorry to hear that, Stuart. They certainly didn't have "user friendly" in mind when they designed this unit. Best of luck to you my friend, happy holidays!
Battery door doesn't open. It's not so easy. (Edit: popsicle stick saved the day)
LOL great work with the popsicle stick. Thanks for the tip, Stephan!
Dumbest smoke detector 0/10 thanks for the tip
Thanks for watching, Joe!
0:40 shut up 😂🤣
Thanks so much for watching, Capitain, hope you enjoyed the video!
Thanks for awesome instructions I'll need bc mine is up on 13 foot Timber beam ceiling & 1 hand change will be challenging on 12 ft ladder 🪜
Oh wow, glad the video was helpful, Sandy! Changing the battery is difficult enough, never mind dealing with that height!