Smoke Detectors Going Crazy While They Are Roofing My House

Heat and smoke both rise so positioning a detector directly above a stove will lead to numerous false alarms.

Smoke detectors going crazy while they are roofing my house.

Nothing can set your teeth on edge like a smoke alarm going off when there s no emergency. It s never good to hear that loud screeching alarm and although we re thankful when it s a false alarm it s no fun to hear it when you don t need to. They re not that helpful though if they alarm for no apparent reason. Wipe out the inside of the smoke alarm and the vents on its side with a water moistened paper towel.

I have a home warranty plan. Your smoke detector could be beeping because the sensor is dirty or dusty. Smoke alarms are often out of sight and out of reach. This means they do not get the same cleaning and dusting treatment the rest of our homes get.

Wipe the unit with a microfiber towel to remove any dust or dirt build up. Blow off the sensor inside the smoke alarm with a burst of compressed air to remove any loose dirt or other contaminants fouling the sensor plate. The detectors in my home were very old and needed to be replaced. I bought a house last year and had it remodeled.

Your local building code might require additional smoke detectors. You may be tempted to remove the batteries but that could leave your home vulnerable to a real fire. Smoke alarms are an inexpensive way to help protect your home and family from house fires.