How often do I need to change out my FIREX smoke alarms?
450432
They are warrantied for 10 years so that should be a bench mark for sure! Or at any time of a malfunction in that period which should be covered under warranty!
450433
only when they stop working. I've had to replace a few. A couple because even changing the battery wouldn't stop the chirping. The others when lightning struck, and completely killed them. If they are still working, then there should be no reason to replace at a specific time. My parents have some that are 25 years old and still work like a champ.
450434
Smoke alarms should be replaced every ten years. If they are subjected to hard use,e.g., floods, mold situations , excessive grease etc, they should be tested weekly and replaced as needed.
450435
Most manufacturers say 10 years is the recommended life span. In my experience the units I replaced with this product lasted just short of 10 years. So keeping this in mind, if you are within 8 to 10 years, replacement of the current units is a very good idea. Hope this helps.
1874878
Yes. The manual says: "Your Smoke Alarm requires one standard 9V battery. The following batteries are acceptable as replacements: Duracell #MN1604, (Ultra) #MX1604; Eveready (Energizer) #522. You may also use a Lithium battery like the Ultralife U9VL-J, U9VL-J-P for longer service life between battery changes. These batteries are available at manylocal retail stores."
1662313
I change the battery at least once a year. When the alarm went off the first time a few weeks ago, I checked the battery first. It showed a good charge using my meter, but I went ahead and changed it anyway. The alarm has repeated to go off since the first time, several times a week. I took it down and will replace it with a different product.
316366
It's not a smoke alarm, it's a carbon monoxide alarm.I can tell you I know mine worked because at 4am when me and my girlfriend were sleeping the alarm went off and saved our lives. Also when the fire department showed up the sensor gave the same reading as the sensors they brought. I went and bought 2 more the next day.
1826098
I changed out my smoke alarms because they had yellowed and were unsightly. I did change the base because it was yellow also. However, the new alarm would fit on the old base. I did not rewire because the connection is the same. mine were 1999 models.
1412847
You need to replace battery maybe once a year. My last CO detector lasted about 10 years. I expect this unit to last 5 to 10 years. I like this unit because the warning is in a human voice instead of a sharp alarm.
44813
I change them annually with my smoke detectors and such. Have not had to do it more.
479494
Stop buying crap batteries. I have one and they have lasted over 5 years. I change them yearly now that I started to use my fireplace.
489033
This is an old image. The front now says: Replace by 60 months.These units have a 10 year shelf life and a 5 year use. All of the detectors that SafeHomeProducts has are within a year of manufacture.
1037645
I would recommend you go here to read up on what the insurance industry has to say ... http://www.theagentron.com/blog.php?id=89There should be a date printed on the back of the smoke alarm, which is its expiration date. In the First Alert brand alarm, the expiration date is located right beside the battery compartment.
1851410
I change mine every 2 to three months. Look at the filter opening,gaze inside see if it is discolored or full of dust or hair .. If it is you are due.Also if the filter grill is full of dust, the inside is going to contaminated.Keep dust down around the humidifier as it will suck it in like a vaccum cleaner. I never try to clean a filter. At 5 bucks from lasco its not worth the bother.If you do try to clean it ,it may fall apart or distort. Keep the plastic holders that are around the filter as these will not come with the new filter..
1272998
I found this by doing a Bing search - Unless you are replacing Firex FADC, ADC, and AD, you are REQUIRED to replace ALL your old Firex alarms with this i4618 unit. Otherwise, your old Firex units will NOT be able to communicate with this i4618 unit. This Firex i4618 model can replace the following old Firex models: 4618 4418 ADC 120-1072B 4518 120-538B 120-1182 (120-1182B) 120-1072C 5000 120-557B FADC AD 120-1070 (120-1070B) 120-1056E 46182 Since old Firex and new replacement have different wiring harness, the existing wiring harness needs to be changed. If you don't want to rewire, you need to get a quick convert adapter Kidde KA-F and perform 3-easy-step installation: Replace the ceiling mounting bracket. Install KA-F adapter and attach existing wiring to the alarm. The new alarm will now be interconnected and compatible with your Firex alarm system.
1463460
There's not one answer to this question. It depends on the environment you live in and possibly the allergy sensitivities of people in the home. It's good to check them every month or so. We live inside a hardwood forest and it seems to me, we have to change ours about every 3 months or so. You can tell when they need changing, just by looking at them. If your environment has a lot of dust or other particles in it, you may need to change it every month. On the other hand, you might be able to go six months without changing it. Hope that helps some.
1778326
Mine lasted about three (3) months. I open my safe 5-6 times a week. The bigger issue is that fact that it doesn't have a warning beep like a smoke detector that it is getting low. I tried to open it one morning and it just didn't work. Not a great design for something you need in an emergency to just work.
2170387
Yes you can - all duracell batteries have expiration dates; look on the sides of the battery; it will be marked in a small white box......... mine are good until Mar 2018 !! *** Every State and many Cities or Towns may have laws that say you must change Smoke & CO detector batteries every Year or whatever - just ask your local fire dept.
1410959
I change mine every year. I change my wife's every six months. The activated charcoal no longer functions after a while. If you can afford it, change it is soon as you start smelling the musty A/C odor, which is approximately every 8 to 10,000 miles for us.
1640970
Yes, and yes. If the smoke detector goes off, then the whole alarm goes. It calls the numbers that you have listed, You can also add more fire alarms to the system, I don't know if it has a limit, but I personally have three fire alarms with it.