Mine has started making a loud clicking sound when I turn it on, which doesn't stop and will scare away rats. Fresh batteries. Any ideas?
1662705
My trap has never made a sound like that. Once, when I found a rat in the trap and after I had removed him, the trap kept sparking and making a noise. It looked like some of his hair was on the trap. I removed the hair and it worked fine. Now, once every 2 days, I use a bottle brush to dust the inside of the trap and keep it clean. Hope this helps.
1662706
We would recommend cleaning the trap as dirt or debris from a kill may be causing this noise. To clean the trap, turn the unit off and remove the batteries. Take a warm, damp cloth and wipe off the metal plates inside the trap. Once the trap has air dried, insert the batteries and bait the trap. Please contact our Consumer Relations Team at 1-855-5-VICTOR (1-855-584-2867) for additional assistance.
1662707
Clean it. Something is completing the circuit and triggering the shock over and over. Use alcohol wipes on everything you can to make it spotless on the plates and in between. I had this issue after a few kills and cleaning up the death marks helped :)
1662708
I have not experienced that problem...just had great success.I bait with very small amount of dry dog food and tiny piece of uncooked Bacon.maybe try fresh batteries and be sure unit never gets wet.good luck.
471537
I have not had a problem with my mouse. I would try putting in fresh batteries.
1913073
Mine never have. I have 3, and they get reset almost every other week (either from rats being caught, or triggered shut by someone doing yard work).
1879781
Had mine (two of them actually of which one has had regular daily use killing moths in an animal feed store of sorts) and never have had any problem with it and have not need to mess with batteries. Based on my own experience I think you got a defective one.
205328
Mine does not click unless it is turning off or on. It's not silent when running but it's more of a soft whirring sound.
2174833
Jup, mine does the same. When a rat has been electrocuted the light will flash. We're up to rat 14 still on the same set of batteries.
2160146
I haven't had a problem with mine at all. I would probably do what another person suggested. Unplug it for awhile, and then try it again. Sorry I can't be more help.
1706508
I would guess a bad battery...I've had one for 8 yrs and have yet to replace the battery. I use it as a timer and hit clear to turn it off...which is why I invested it another one....i don't like to,share so I got my husband his own.
2261204
Make sure you have a fresh battery and hit the reset button and that should stop chirping. The instructions recommends the type battery to utilize and it does make a difference!
235859
See if there is a plastic tab that is preventing he battery from making contact. If it has one you may have to pull it out. If it's not that then it's just because the unit is likely defective. It's a super cheaply made unit.
2229347
Return it! They are VERY poorly made. Mine did the same thing. They sell a much better version at Home Depot that is much cheaper and has user replaceable batteries.
118916
Mine is very loud too and I was also wondering if it was defective. Can barely hear the baby speak over the noise. Also, I have had to change the batteries twice since Christmas 4 days ago- this can't be normal.
210696
I have just recently been using mine- I set it up with food but didn't turn it on for a while to get them used to it. I've only gotten 3 so far, but I also found the red light blinking with nothing inside twice. If it was a small mouse it may not have made contact with more than one plate at a time? Just my guess. I also clean the surface of the plates from the bait crumbs and any dirt between uses. I assume your batteries are still fresh? Good luck.
2009190
Assuming the battery is good, it must be defective. Mine is quite loud and I take care not to set it off in error... especially in the garage. :)
1664413
I have not had that problem, but maybe try removing or changing the battery,& also wiping off the bottom if there is some dust dirt or hair underneath, GOOD LUCK
637807
I've had no issues with mine at all. Try replacing the batteries first then disconnect the clip where it connects together leave off for 30 sec. Then plug it in is what I'd do. Good luck
1794343
I have bought 2 one lasted almost 5 years and im on the 2 , change the batteries and see if that corrects your problem.