Change Smoke Alarm Battery

Generally most smoke detectors use a 9 volt battery for power though you should always follow the directions that came in your smoke detector manual.
Change smoke alarm battery. Hi this video shows you how to change the battery in 5 different smoke alarms detectors and 1 carbon monoxide alarm. Step by step here s how to change a smoke detector battery. The sensing chamber a loud horn and a battery and in some cases house voltage power source. Replace the backup battery in a hard wire unit yearly whether it beeps or not.
The average smoke alarm battery life is one year but this time frame will vary depending on the type of alarm system you have in your home and the batteries you use to power it. For most alarms the smoke detector battery change frequency is anywhere between six to twelve months. Gently pry the cover open or unclip the body of the detector from its base with a slight twisting motion. 1 remove the cover or body.
Kidde recommends replacing the batteries in all of your alarms at least once a year or any time the unit indicates that the battery is low. Inside you will find three main parts. Hopefully after watching the video you. The general rule is to replace the battery twice a year.
A good rule of thumb is to change it when the clocks change in the fall and spring. Once when you switch to daylight savings time and once when you switch back to daylight standard time.