why is my kidde i12060 is leaving black residue on my wall?
1964367
I threw 8 of these away after 2 years because 4 of them failed. Read the reviews they are junk. My guess though is you have a poor connection. Did you use the pigtail that came with it? Is the three prong connector fully engaged, locked in? How about the wire nuts?
567336
Black electrical tape or a lead bypass may work wonders in eliminating this feature. ;)
2228383
Simply disconnect it from the wall. Press the test button and it will discharge the rest of the internal energy and will now be silent. Removing the battery confuses the detector and it thinks the battery is just really low.If you used the Kidde battery that came with the detector, then you should throw it out and purchase a decent one that will last longer than 9 months, such as a Duracell ProCell.
1653412
The same thing is happening to my unit now for no reason that I can determine...probably needs maintenance...
1062536
use the black adapter/wall plug this goes into the front if the unit then leave overnight until indicator turns green
1638090
I had a similar issue. Remove the unit from the wall (it should just slide off). Use a cloth napkin and rubbing alcohol to wipe off the screen. Let it air dry and then put it back on. The oils from your fingers smudge up the screen (even though you can't see anything on the surface). The rubbing alcohol dissolves and cleans the screen and evaporates quickly. Very important that you remove it from the wall first as if there is any current running through it, the liquid can complete and short out a circuit.
1172978
Mine as well has the same problem.I have'nt try to have it diagnose with the technician.At the moment I'm not using it.I use other brand.So, I advise you to send to authorized technician and fix the problem before it burms totally.
1236555
I have had them installed for a couple of months and no black residue so far. There was actually black residue on the old brass hinges, but I think it was due to whatever lubricant the previous owner used.
430091
I had the same issue then I read that you need to clean the plate in the unit often. So you need to get like a took brush of something you can clean that little black disc inside with then clean it and then your unit will work again. Thank you
1836244
It may be your machine I have the same one (but I'm fixing to get a new one). It may need to be cleaned with vinegar like the instructions say. I had the same problem but once i did that it was fixed.
275707
I have the same issue. I'll find the laundry room light on long after I've left the room. It is either not turning off after the fixed amount of time or it is going on without movement in the room. I'd suspect line voltage fluctuations, but it occurs even when the machines are off. There is a refrigerator in the room that might be triggering a line surge, but if that's the case, then this product needs to be redesigned. I'm very disappointed.
494739
mine has also collected particles under the screen. my only solution is to remove and re tape.
1838625
It did not leave any sort of residue. I like the decals, but when the light shines on them there is a reflection. You can definitely tell that they appear to be "stickers" on the wall. Keep that in mind if you choose to buy them.
1827465
Are you running it off the correct mains? Mine was doing this until I installed a transformer.
46960
yes i had this problem, but instead of worrying about hte potentially permanent damage it could have caused, i got it installed on the wall for real cheap. By Tr-State Installs.http://www.tristateinstalls.com/index.htm
2152513
try cleaning it, or might be out of time.or check the tape to make sure there is no clear tape at the beginning.
1548495
mine have been in service for years with no problems. i have this in a walkway brick light, some of which fill with water and sand covering the led, and i just clean them off. couldnt be happier!