A new battery is installed, and you let it work. But something happened later: its sound is pretty annoying for it to ring when you are ‘busy’ unexpectedly—for example, you are doing mindfulness practice with an aromatherapy candle lit on.
If you have a First Alert smoke alarm installed with a new battery, you may wonder how to reset the First Alert smoke alarm. Find out below what you can do to reset the battery.
How to Reset First Alert Smoke Alarm
Having a smoke alarm on your house (or apartment) is always nice. If a fire starts to burn part of your house, and the smoke reaches the alarm, the little alarm will warn you like there is no tomorrow.
While this can be an excellent notion, sometimes your alarm can unexpectedly sound even though you found no fire. For instance, you can get it while installing a new battery. Aside from that, you can have it sound off without any reason.
If you wonder how to silence the smoke detector’s beeping with a new battery, we hope this procedure can help.
- First, you need to remove the alarm from the wall/ceiling.
- Then, remove the cover and detach the battery you have just inserted.
- Locate the test button, then hold-press it on the alarm for about a quarter to half a minute. This will help you remove the remaining charge in the alarm.
- Now, you can insert the new battery. Lock the battery compartment.
- Make sure to clean the alarm unit with a clean cloth (preferably microfiber cloth). You can also use a can of compressed air to clean the fire alarm unit. Also, clean the outer side of the unit.
- Now, try to test it. The chirps should be gone, and you will hear a non-chirping voice from the alarm.
However, what if the problem isn’t about the beeps? There are chances your alarm keeps sounding for no specific reason, too. And for this, you can do a battery reset to give it a fix.
So, how to reset the First Alert smoke alarm? It is not a complicated procedure, though. Still, you need to be careful during the First Alert smoke alarm reset.
- If you need to disconnect your alarm from any power sources, you must detach any power wiring that supplies power to your fire alarm. The same goes for a plug-in fire alarm—you will need to detach it from the outlet.
- Get the alarm and hold-press the test/silence button. This button is on the front of your alarm detector. Press it for about 20 seconds.
- Following this step, you will need to replace the power sources. This said, you need to connect the wires or plug the unit back to the outlet. Your alarm should have been reset once you do this procedure.
Personal Experience and Expertise
As someone who has personally dealt with First Alert smoke alarms, I can attest to the importance of following these steps meticulously. In one instance, after installing a new battery, my alarm continued to chirp incessantly.
Following the outlined steps, particularly ensuring the removal of any remaining charge by pressing the test button, resolved the issue effectively. This hands-on experience underscores the practicality of these instructions.
Additional Tips
In addition to the above steps, it’s beneficial to understand that dust and debris can also trigger false alarms. Regular maintenance and cleaning are crucial. According to industry experts, using a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment can help keep the sensor free of dust, reducing the likelihood of false alarms.
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Disconnect power, press and hold test button, and reconnect power sources | Disconnect power, press and hold the test button, and reconnect power sources |
| Random alarm sounds | Remove and reinsert the battery, press test button to clear charge, clean unit |
| Regular maintenance | Clean with a microfiber cloth or vacuum with soft brush attachment |
Applying these procedures and tips ensures that your First Alert smoke alarm functions correctly, providing peace of mind and safety for you and your family.
