Why is my new smoke detector so sensitive?

Consider Replacing Your Smoke Alarms Older smoke alarms that have accumulated a lot of dust and dirt in and around the sensor will usually become less sensitive. But sometimes the reverse is true and they become overly sensitive. While this is rare, it may signal it’s time for new smoke alarms.

Can you turn down the sensitivity on a smoke detector?

You can adjust the sensitivity of the alarm’s responsiveness to smoke due to false alarms or because of a situation in which a lower sensitivity is required. You can adjust the sensitivity of conversional home units as well as more sophisticated models.

How do I adjust the sensitivity of my smoke detector?

How to adjust a smoke detector’s sensitivity

Relocate the device to put more distance between it and your cooking appliances or a steamy bathroom.
Carefully remove the smoke alarm, open it up, and gently clean the inside with a soft, dry cloth.

What should the replace by date be on a smoke alarm?

Each smoke and heat alarm should have a “replace by date” visible on the outside of the unit and we recommend that you adhere to this guideline. When replacing a smoke alarm it can be quite difficult to recognise a suitable replacement product. In some cases, you may find that the current alarm model has been discontinued.

Do you need an electrician to replace a smoke alarm?

The new units will work with the existing radio-interlink network and are powered by a 10-year longlife lithium battery, so an electrician is not needed for installation. A 9V alkaline battery powered optical smoke alarm with built-in bright escape light. This alarm can be replaced by the FireAngel ST-623E.

What kind of battery does the Kidde 1275 smoke alarm use?

When ordering this, we will upgrade to a current model, a plug-n-play unit . The Kidde 1275 is an AC/DC powered, ionization smoke alarm that operates on a 120V power source with 9V battery backup. This alarm uses ionization sensing technology.

What should I replace my ionisation smoke alarm with?

Replacing a Ei151 and Ei151TL Ionisation Smoke Alarm These models can be replaced by the Ei151RA. The new units will work with the existing cable network so all you need to do is replace your baseplate. We recommend asking an electrician to change the alarm as the cables will need to be wired into the new unit.