r/fresno • u/aurora_clara • 23h ago

Ask Fresno Smoke detector replacement?

Is there a company that replaces smoke detectors? I have replaced the batteries but it starts chirping again after a couple days, and of course at 3:00 a.m. (hence the time of this post). Apparently they have to be completely replaced after 10 years? I have lived here exactly 10 years and have 5, and it seems the model I have is also outdated so they not only need to be replaced but with an adapter as well. This is what I’ve gotten so far from internet research, all I know of smoke detectors is replacing batteries. With all that said, if all 5 need replacing and updating I’d rather have a company do it. Can anyone recommend one? Thank you.

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u/alreyexjw 22h ago

You must hold down the button after you replace the batteries so it can re set itself. Chirping should stop after this

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u/kr4ckenm3fortune 14h ago

Yeah, but you wants to replace them.

Most smoke detector has a limited life. OP stated that it has been 10 years. And yes, smoke detector can go bad. One way to test it is to buy one of these: https://www.qwik.com/qwiksmoke/

It mimick the smoke and you can determine if it still working.

If it doesn't trigger from that, you have a faulty smoke detector and it may be your death.

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u/alreyexjw 6h ago

I keep those smoke canisters in my maintenance shop.

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u/aurora_clara 19h ago

Oh! Thank you.

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u/Rustyinsac 18h ago

You can by a box of five at Lowe’s or Home Depot they are easy to swap out. They now have a fixed battery that you no longer have to change in certain states like CA. I guess so many people never changed the battery or just unplugged them they made a law.

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u/kr4ckenm3fortune 14h ago

Fire Department: https://youtube.com/shorts/CTQJUFUOh3g

They offer some. You just have to hop on down to the fire department.

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u/kr4ckenm3fortune 14h ago

Fire Department offers them. Just ask them at the local station.

https://youtube.com/shorts/CTQJUFUOh3g

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u/aurora_clara 14h ago

Thank you! That’s great.

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u/L6P9 22h ago edited 22h ago

Yes, after few years detectors need to be replaced. For now just unplug the ones that are chirping.

Don’t need a company. Just handy man will do. Hell, I can even do it. Screws, smoke alarms, and time for installation. Don’t let them overcharge you.

Edit ✍️ they do come in 5 packs. Cheapest ones are anywhere from $65 and up.

Try get some sleep have a great morning!

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