How to Properly & Safely Remove Smoke Detector/Alarm - FAST & EASY

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  • Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024

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  • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
    @DIYwithMichaelBorders  4 месяца назад

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  • @braveknight283
    @braveknight283 4 года назад +646

    Just here to say that whoever designed these smoke alarms is a sadist. Impossible to detach from the wiring, extremely loud chirping noises, and super temperamental. The headache these things cause are the reason so many people simply go without them sometimes, which is very dangerous. Looking forward to the day when someone creates a better system.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  4 года назад +11

      Brave Knight
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    • @christiane438
      @christiane438 2 года назад +35

      Oh god I just had mine gone off at 3am. My husband isn’t home so I had to climb up the ladder and do it myself. I started crying bcs they are impossible to take it off.

    • @ms9771
      @ms9771 2 года назад +1

      foolToll brother designed and build the house which keep the smoke detector with hot wire just beside the fan and also an 8-foot high ceiling

    • @jeffreymorse8470
      @jeffreymorse8470 Год назад +2

      @@christiane438 lol omg we just went through this tonight !! 3 AM impossible to detach and woke everyone in the house up holy shit

    • @1Rdby
      @1Rdby Год назад +7

      It’s the hardwiring(the fact that my cm/smoke detectors are linked) is the real nightmare. Idk which one is bad, if any, and they all chirp 5 times.
      Even inserting the battery is needlessly complicated.

  • @savannahray8753
    @savannahray8753 5 лет назад +738

    Thank you...it’s 4am I’m trying to sleep😂

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  5 лет назад +29

      Savannah peterson
      Never fails...always happens when sleeping....not cool. 😂🤣
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    • @erenthebombjaeger
      @erenthebombjaeger 4 года назад +14

      My smoke detector woke me up at freakin 3 am beeping loudly because it was out of battery took me a while to get back to sleep :)

    • @IceCTucsongaming
      @IceCTucsongaming 4 года назад +9

      That's weird as hell its 4am for me and I was trying to figure out how to do it since it was going off

    • @Hn-zk2lk
      @Hn-zk2lk 4 года назад +1

      Same 😂😂

    • @kirstintaylor32
      @kirstintaylor32 4 года назад +10

      Never related to a comment so much in my entire life

  • @malindasager9918
    @malindasager9918 4 года назад +145

    You, sir, are a hero among men. At 4:30 am, after a long day of work at the farm, my smoke alarm decided it was time to wail the song of its people. This is not the first time it has willfully decided to rob me of sleep. But, thanks to you, my hero, I was able to vanquish my foe. I cannot thank you enough!

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  4 года назад +1

      Malinda Sager
      Thanks for watching & we love reading comments like yours. We are happy to hear the video helped. Sounds like you conquered the mission. Hopefully you were able to get back to sleep after fixing your detector.
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    • @mavrx3176
      @mavrx3176 4 года назад +2

      best comment

  • @g0gs
    @g0gs 6 лет назад +761

    The one reason everyone's watching this video is to see how to disconnect the connector and you've cut that part out of the video...

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  6 лет назад +17

      g0gs
      Thanks for checking out the video.
      It definitely takes both hands to disconnect. 😀 We recommend pressing tab down & pulling electrical connection point up with one hand while you use your other hand to press away the detector. Definitely easier said than done. Keep us posted on your project. Let us know if you have any additional questions along the way we are here to help! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your RUclips notification Bell that would be awesome thanks again 😎👍

    • @andreah6175
      @andreah6175 5 лет назад +18

      My carbon monoxide smoke detector does not even have a tab. I'd like to see the easiest way to detach the alarm from the power harness.
      It's such a hassle all around, from disconnecting at such a height to resetting, then even getting the batteries out - what a horrible design.
      (I'd like to add advice after finally completing the task. The unseen tab is like an introverted slit aside the plug to the unit once detached from the wall. You'll have to improvise with a butter knife and push it outward while pulling out the wire harness.
      Use a phone flashlight etc to see cause you must turn off the power from the fuse box to the room you'll be in.)

    • @braveknight283
      @braveknight283 4 года назад +42

      Lol exactly. What a monumentally bad design that pressure tab is. Almost broke my neck falling off my step ladder just trying to get this thing off. Whoever designed these things must be a sadist.

    • @ashmorningstar3312
      @ashmorningstar3312 4 года назад +7

      @@DIYwithMichaelBorders mine is a little different i dont see a tab anywhere

    • @chrish6659
      @chrish6659 4 года назад +35

      Press the SIDE TABS and pull down, NOT the big fat tab that he shows here. It’s 4am when mine went off.... goodnight.

  • @jessicadriscoll4948
    @jessicadriscoll4948 5 лет назад +35

    It's 1am here and you have no idea how much this video saved me. I was all out of batteries and everybody was getting woken up from that freaking chirp, including my kids and my exhausted mom who had to be up for work in 3 hours. I've been trying to disconnect it, but was afraid I was doing it wrong so I'd break it or get shocked. After watching this, I realized my mistake was that I was pulling up on the tab rather than pushing down. I also had to pinch the sides of mine combined with pushing the tab down in order to get it to disconnect. Thank you for posting this video.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  5 лет назад +2

      Jessica Driscoll
      Jessica, thank you so much for watching the video & we are so happy to hear the video helped.
      We definitely understand your annoyance with the chirping...especially at 1am. 😲. No fun!
      We have all been there & we can all say.. “We almost ripped it off the ceiling & tossed it out the window”. 😂
      Hopefully your Smoke Detector won’t give you any more fuss however if it does, or any other of your Detectors start doing weird things, let us know...we are here to help!
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    • @jessicadriscoll4948
      @jessicadriscoll4948 5 лет назад +2

      @@DIYwithMichaelBorders I definitely subscribed and turned on notifications. Thank you again, and thank you for the link to more videos.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  5 лет назад +2

      Jessica Driscoll
      You are very welcome Jessica! Thanks for Subscribing! We subscribed back! 😎👍

    • @sylviabunny
      @sylviabunny 11 месяцев назад +1

      It’s 4am here and I just went through this too. I’m a tired mom as well and this thing was extremely loud beeping!!

  • @tarkieshamartin6318
    @tarkieshamartin6318 4 года назад +46

    You omitted the very parts I needed to see, the disconnecting and reconnecting of the power supply.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  4 года назад +2

      Tarkiesha Martin
      Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. Below is a link to another video that talks more about the connection point. You may find it helpful.
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    • @dcb1138
      @dcb1138 4 года назад +3

      THis part killed me...wanted to punch the screen

  • @Yogisahn
    @Yogisahn 3 года назад +21

    Dear God you saved me from 6 hours of interrupted sleep. Thank you thank you thank you

  • @MoschataLOVE
    @MoschataLOVE 6 лет назад +7

    This helped me so much in a pinch, with the alarm going off in my face for over twenty min while I waited for the apartments handy guy to get here. Thank you!

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  6 лет назад +2

      MoschataLOVE
      Thanks for watching! We definitely feel your pain! These little Smoke Detectors get crazy annoying if they’re going off for the “Wrong” reasons. 😬
      We appreciate you taking the time to share your comment!
      Let us know if you have any questions down the road.
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    • @erinm4602
      @erinm4602 5 лет назад +1

      @@DIYwithMichaelBorders @0%

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  5 лет назад +1

      Erin M
      Hey Erin, thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. Many more DIY videos to come! 😀
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  • @peterv1806
    @peterv1806 4 года назад +3

    It's 4 am - just followed your advice - thank you! Now that the beeping has stopped I'll buy a replacement tomorrow.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  4 года назад +2

      Peter V
      Thanks for watching & we are happy the video helped. Isn’t is so awesome that Smoke Detectors wait until worst possible time to start making noise...🤣....never fails!
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    • @peterv1806
      @peterv1806 4 года назад +1

      @@DIYwithMichaelBorders - so true! Thanks again. I subscribed.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  4 года назад +1

      Peter V
      😀👍

  • @sotheriwas
    @sotheriwas 4 года назад +6

    Thank you! Even if the connector has a different mechanism, like mine, it still helped me figure out what to do in a pinch. Mine had a pinch & pull connector. The dang thing still kept screaming every few seconds until I removed the battery. I'm in a condo where the only shared circuit I can't shut off is to the smoke detector.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  4 года назад +1

      Erin Cosgrove
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  • @Exeulla
    @Exeulla Год назад +5

    I remember my 6 Year Old Smoke Alarm finally broke. I literally tried everything. Environment, Batteries and testing. Still didn't work. But taking batteries out and unplugging it literally saved my life. I have anxiety so I was shaking like a wet dog.😏 Anyways your videos are amazing and soo helpful thank you for putting out some tips I appreciate it!

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching, we appreciate you sharing this. We are so happy to help.
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  • @tutysara
    @tutysara 5 лет назад +15

    typing this at 2.30, finally was able to remove it, use a flathead screw driver and push the flap holding the connecter and pull the connector simultaneously, hope it helps someone, ty.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  5 лет назад +2

      tutysara
      Thanks for watching! What’s your update? Were you able to get the smoke detector issue resolved?
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    • @aidanringiewicz6958
      @aidanringiewicz6958 5 лет назад

      tutysara you sir are a life savor

    • @evahershey8419
      @evahershey8419 4 года назад

      Ty

    • @CC-qf6zz
      @CC-qf6zz 4 года назад

      tutysara That didn’t help me anyway the stupid smoke alarm in my hand was still beeping after I disconnected it from the wires

    • @dennis8801
      @dennis8801 3 года назад

      This 👐🏻👐🏻👐🏻👐🏻👐🏻

  • @RealJamesTheP
    @RealJamesTheP 2 года назад +3

    This just saved me i live in a studio everytime i cook is a nightmare and when i take my midnight dab is probably the worst thanks again 👍

  • @summerxwings
    @summerxwings 10 месяцев назад +3

    thank you good sir for saving me!!! I had LONG week and am coming down with something - the last thing I needed was a chirping fire detector at 10pm on a Friday night while trying to sleep!!!!!

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  10 месяцев назад +1

      You are very welcome, and we appreciate you taking the time to share this in your current condition.
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  • @wifi961
    @wifi961 2 года назад +3

    Thank you so freaking much. It’s 6 AM and I want to sleep. Your explanation only took a minute.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  2 года назад +2

      You are very welcome & we hope you were able to get the sleep you were hoping after fixing detector. Welcome to the DIY Raptor Club.
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  • @outwardpeak1764
    @outwardpeak1764 4 года назад +71

    Its pouring outside and im just tryna smoke a fucking blunt in my room. Thank you. 💙

    • @outwardpeak1764
      @outwardpeak1764 3 года назад +3

      @Playa Placo roll a towel up and push it under the door crack

  • @BCDanno63
    @BCDanno63 2 года назад +3

    Excellent now I can add that unit into my skeet launcher!!! Still lost a good portion of a nights sleep!!!....

  • @DruidsCalling
    @DruidsCalling 3 года назад +7

    Thank you, it went beeping loud nonstop for 5 minutes plus straight. Now I can sleep🤩

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching & you are very welcome. Sleep is good. 😁 Let us know if you have any questions.
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  • @user-ky6mu2dq6h
    @user-ky6mu2dq6h 2 года назад

    Oh my gosh I was just trying to cook a rice and It's beeping like nonsense Thanks Seriously you're such a hero

  • @jamesw131
    @jamesw131 2 года назад +3

    Thank you so much for the video and the comments!!
    I’ve spent a whole half hour trying to get it off whilst the constant ringing set off the other ones in the house!

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  2 года назад +1

      You are very welcome, happy to help. They can definitely be stubborn at times.
      Hope all is well James. 😎👍

  • @mouse9008
    @mouse9008 6 лет назад +128

    Yeah but my detector doesn't have the tab to press down, I just wanted to smash it because these things ever seem to only beep at 2 am!

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  6 лет назад +6

      m
      So true...definitely can be annoying at 2 am if there is no fire. We recommend changing Batteries & cleaning all Smoke Detectors once every 6 months. These little Smoke Detectors can gather lots of dust over the months!
      We have many more Awesome videos on Smoke Detectors that you will definitely benefit from. I’ll leave a link to our Appliance/ Home a Repair Video PlayList below.
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    • @channelinactive2053
      @channelinactive2053 6 лет назад +2

      Mine does not have batteries anyway

    • @Dayala771
      @Dayala771 5 лет назад +3

      Omg..this just happened at 2am..crazy..destroy it now mood for an hour....shut of power to get some sleep...sigh

    • @Leo-xd9et
      @Leo-xd9et 4 года назад +1

      Exactly what happened this morning lol

    • @marilynduenas1876
      @marilynduenas1876 4 года назад +2

      Lol me too, mine has nothing, idk what to do

  • @oakleyforest1545
    @oakleyforest1545 3 года назад +1

    Tysm!! My smoke alarm kept chirping and spooking the heck out of my bunny! His name is Toasty, and I can rest a lot easier knowing my Toasty isn’t going to be terrified by a smoke alarm!

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Great to hear you’re back to getting uninterrupted rest. 😀
      Sounds like you’re back up and running properly. Toasty is hopefully back to getting some good rest as well.
      Enjoy your day.
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    • @oakleyforest1545
      @oakleyforest1545 3 года назад

      @@DIYwithMichaelBorders he most definitely is :) Thank you

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  3 года назад

      @@oakleyforest1545
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  • @laughtillyudie77
    @laughtillyudie77 2 года назад +2

    Currently in hell spending my early morning off AWAKE beep beep beep … crying…

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  2 года назад +1

      Oh no, sorry to hear you’re having trouble. Please let us know if you have any questions. We want to help you get your detector back to proper configuration so you can rest peacefully.
      Keep us posted. 😎👍🔧🔩

  • @Kyddoemiko13
    @Kyddoemiko13 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much it's been driving me crazy for over two weeks

  • @TheMrsSusso
    @TheMrsSusso 4 года назад +3

    Thanks alot! Its 2320 here and I most definitely needed to sleep.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  4 года назад +1

      Adriana Susso
      Thanks for watching Adriana, you are very welcome! Let us know if you have any questions. Hope you had an uninterrupted sleep.
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  • @amaryllistorres3337
    @amaryllistorres3337 Год назад +1

    This saved me from such a hassle!! I keep forgetting to get new batteries and the chirping has been going on for weeks and driving me crazy...I also live in an apartment and I can hear the chirps from way down the hall. So embarassing! And my poor neighbors. But now I finally have a solution until I can get the batteries!

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  Год назад +1

      Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community.
      Awesome job making it a DIY project. No more chirping…😁…your neighbors will appreciate that. 😆
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  • @daniellabennett4176
    @daniellabennett4176 4 года назад +2

    thank you so much you are a life saver we were up sense 4:00 am till 10:00 pm seeing if we could get it off then i saw your video thank you if i could rate this video i would give it a 5 star thank you so so so much

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  4 года назад +1

      daniella bennett
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    • @daniellabennett4176
      @daniellabennett4176 4 года назад +1

      @@DIYwithMichaelBorders done i subscribed!!!!!!!!! thank you so much

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  4 года назад +1

      daniella bennett
      Thank you thank you. We subscribed back.
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  • @alandunst5521
    @alandunst5521 11 месяцев назад +2

    Unfortunately, the video skips the actual mechanics of the disconnect and connect process, which is precisely what I was hoping to learn more about.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  11 месяцев назад +1

      Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community.
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  • @vincenzodelavega5284
    @vincenzodelavega5284 6 лет назад +9

    2 am here - thanks for the video.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  6 лет назад +1

      Vincenzo DeLaVega
      Thanks for checking out the video and sharing your comment...it never fails...always has to happen at 2 am when you’re getting your best sleep...
      We appreciate you taking the time to reach out to us! Let us know if you have any additional questions along the way we are here to help!
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      ruclips.net/p/PLjCXOz8TSkZmG-ZbhhKPj4Vh3K3MDPXii

  • @str92186
    @str92186 4 года назад +3

    This is great! Might you have a video showing how to change a hard-wired smoke detector with a battery-operated one ?

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  4 года назад +1

      Steve Richter
      Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. We have several helpful videos on Smoke Detectors. Below is a link to our step-by-step video that shows installing new Detector that we recently filmed.
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  • @kyliezhuo4239
    @kyliezhuo4239 3 года назад +5

    Omg thank u the fire alarm was on for like 30 minutes I literally can still hear it 😂

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  3 года назад +3

      You are very welcome & hopefully your ears can soak in the quiet time ahead. Let us know if you have any questions. Welcome to the DIY Raptor Club.
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  • @taylorgang2237
    @taylorgang2237 4 года назад +3

    I hate whoever thought hardwiring all these together in a house was a good idea. They should all have a button that turns them off for a set amount of time. I want to be able to completely override these. They go off way to easy

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  4 года назад

      Taylor Post
      Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. We hear ya... Unfortunately it’s done that way to meet all Code Regulations. Keep us posted on your project!
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    • @taylorgang2237
      @taylorgang2237 4 года назад +1

      DIY With Michael Borders probably not the best solution but I covered the smoke alarm next to my kitchen with clear wrap. The others are still installed Incase something bad actually happens.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  4 года назад +1

      Taylor Post
      Thanks for the update. Being close to the kitchen, it’s likely that this specific Detector has gathered more than just dust.
      Since it’s close to kitchen, it’s possible that it’s gathered small amounts of grease from cooking such as oils or steam.
      We recommend replacing that specific Detector with a brand new Detector may solve your issue.
      Keep us posted!
      😎👍🔧🔩

  • @rodchamp7510
    @rodchamp7510 5 лет назад +20

    I'm having such a horrible time - my alarm doesn't have the flap that disconnects the hard wire. I cannot switch mains off, as then I'll have no lights - I really can't get any sleep with incessant beeping - tomorrow I will call a electrician to remove alarm completely - if rather live woth the risk than go another sleepless night. - these alamrns should be battery powered only

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  5 лет назад +1

      Rod Champ
      Thanks for watching! Let’s get this figured out!
      We recommend two things!
      1. Do a thorough cleaning with your vacuum cleaner and try to vacuum any dust or debris that could possibly be inside the detector causing it to go off. A video link is below that shows you how.
      ruclips.net/video/WKLYWTBNf_I/видео.html
      2. If step one does not work and it continues to beep after you vacuum your detector, we recommend purchasing a canned air product and using it to do a thorough air cleaning of your detector. The high-pressure air will hopefully break free any dust or debris that is inside the detector causing it to go off. A video link is below.
      ruclips.net/video/f6rlV9X3Xxo/видео.html
      Keep us posted! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your RUclips notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again!
      😎👍🔧🔩

    • @apricotcharms4126
      @apricotcharms4126 5 лет назад +3

      @@DIYwithMichaelBorders how do you remove one that doesn't have a flap?

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  5 лет назад +3

      PandaManWill
      Thanks for watching & sharing your question. In most cases, connection points with no release tabs will come directly off by pulling up however this can be tricky as they can be stuck on there pretty darn good.
      Most important thing is ... while you remove electrical connection, do your best not to harm the actual electrical wiring.
      Hope this helps! Keep us posted. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your RUclips notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again!
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    • @michael-johnbrown1876
      @michael-johnbrown1876 5 лет назад +2

      I agree pain in my ass these smoke alarms are to bad there the law though in canada its stupid though if people dont want to own one they should not be force to get one its annoying i am 5 foot 8 and i have fucking 8 foot ceilings where i live and the alarm keep beeping i mostly hit the reset button but i hardly can reach it even with the stepping stool so i got in the happit of turning off the lights by the circuit breaker so i dont have to hear it but one should not have to live in the dark hard wired fire alarms should be banned smoke alarms should be banned they have a toxic cancer causing chemical in them called americriem look it up fire alarms dont save lives if anything they can even cause cancer if the smoke alarm gets burned in a fire and the mostly do if you breath in the fumes you can trigger your cancer cells

    • @abbsterdam9334
      @abbsterdam9334 4 года назад

      Rod Champ I don’t know if you are still having this problem, but maybe the fire department/fire Marshall can help.

  • @albiemane
    @albiemane 5 лет назад +122

    I’m watching this video at 2:44am

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  5 лет назад +1

      Albert Cheng
      Thanks for watching. Never fails...that’s always the time these little detectors start chirping...😆
      What’s your update? Were you able to fix your detector?
      Keep us posted! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your RUclips notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

    • @liamlakevold2234
      @liamlakevold2234 5 лет назад +1

      @@DIYwithMichaelBorders I'm watching this at 3:22 am

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  5 лет назад +1

      EnerZy
      Thanks for watching & what’s your update? Have you figured out the cause?
      Keep us posted, we are here to help!
      Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your RUclips notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

    • @bambinguyen8281
      @bambinguyen8281 5 лет назад

      And im watching at 6 am lmao

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  5 лет назад

      Thanhbinh Bambi
      😆...never fails! Thanks for watching! What’s your update?
      Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your RUclips notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again!
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  • @kennyjuarez6312
    @kennyjuarez6312 3 года назад +2

    THANK YOU, VERY SIMPLE & DIRECT...

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  3 года назад +2

      Good morning & you are very welcome. Thanks for watching, hope all is well.
      😎👍🔧🔩

  • @alexmccullough1961
    @alexmccullough1961 Год назад +1

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  Год назад +1

      Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community.
      You are welcome, and thank you because it means the world to us when our viewers reach out to us. 😎👍
      Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem and become part of an exclusive group of DIYers.
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      Reach out to us any time! 🧰

  • @michaeljung6326
    @michaeljung6326 Год назад +1

    Thank you… stupid thing starts beeping all night…was bout to smash it when I came across your video. … god bless

  • @thangngo6588
    @thangngo6588 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for the tip how to remove this alarm model.

  • @umashealing
    @umashealing 4 года назад +12

    thank you so much! I was home alone and didn't know how to disconnect it, it kept beeping so loud😭😭😭

  • @user-ji4so1xn9s
    @user-ji4so1xn9s 11 месяцев назад +1

    THX you helped us very mutch we never saw something like this and we had to remove it because the batteries were low and it beeped the whole time😂 We did it💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  11 месяцев назад +1

      Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community.
      We are happy to help and even more happier to hear you made it a DIY project. Another DIY project under your belt, a rewarding experience. 😁👍
      Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem and help us grow an exclusive group of DIYers.
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      Reach out to us any time! 🧰

  • @returnmetooz
    @returnmetooz 6 месяцев назад +2

    and by remove it to clean it you mean remove it to chuck it so far away it can chirp for the aliens in another dimension.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching, not exactly…😁
      Any update on your project?

  • @AIIied.Mastercomputer
    @AIIied.Mastercomputer 3 года назад +1

    Thank you, I was getting anxious about having a candle on too long

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching, we are happy to help. Hope all is well Cecil.
      😎👍🔧🔩

  • @jhonskr8623
    @jhonskr8623 5 лет назад +29

    thank u brah we lit rn

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  5 лет назад +1

      jhon skr
      Thanks for watching! We appreciate you taking the time to reach out to us! We hope the video helped. Let us know if you have any questions, we are here to help!
      Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your RUclips notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

    • @friskeyeyez378
      @friskeyeyez378 4 года назад +5

      420 blaze that shit bro

  • @MysticMoonz
    @MysticMoonz 4 месяца назад

    Thank you thank you thank you! Offfffff course ours started chirping at 3am. I replaced the batteries and it still chirped. We're gonna have 2 replace the whole thing, but this temp fix 2 get a restful night sleep did the trick.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  4 месяца назад

      Good morning ☕️ you are welcome. We are very honored that you took the time to share your experience.
      Great job making it a DIY project! 😁👍

  • @Ihearttaylorswif
    @Ihearttaylorswif 5 лет назад +7

    Once I put the battery. It wont stop beaping. How do I stop it. I tried holding the button. Doesnt stop. Please help.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  5 лет назад +3

      Blumpkin Pumpkin
      Thanks for watching, let’s get this figured out together! In order to properly reset the Detector, you will need to ensure that the Detector is unhooked from hard wiring & also has battery removed.
      At this point, press & hold button for approximately 10-15 seconds.
      Once detector is fully reset, you will then reinstall battery & hook detector back up to hard wiring.
      Next, you will test detector by pressing & holding button which will allow detector to make its Test Beep.
      Hope this helps, keep us posted!
      Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your RUclips notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again!
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  • @BNSFGuyBNSF-ir5rg
    @BNSFGuyBNSF-ir5rg 6 лет назад +6

    Wow. Your Smoke detector Looks So Beautiful and Pretty

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  6 лет назад +1

      Mr Minecraft Guy
      😆 Thanks for watching! We are glad to hear you like the cosmetic features of this detector. We hope the video helped. Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel and turn on your RUclips notification Bell that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

  • @brucciwaynemusic876
    @brucciwaynemusic876 4 года назад +1

    I have the same model but it wont come off... I twist counter clockwise and doesn't budge

    • @brucciwaynemusic876
      @brucciwaynemusic876 4 года назад

      Nvm I got it, fkn painters man. Thanks for the video!

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  4 года назад

      Brucci Wayne Music
      Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. That’s more common than you think. It’s possible that it’s stuck to the mount due to possible paint in between Detector & mount.
      When repainting ceilings, most people do not remove the actual mount that is secured to the ceiling... they just paint over it and in most cases they reattach the smoke detector to the ceiling mount before the paint fully dries.... securing the smoke detector on “not yet dried” paint causes it to stick pretty good. Possible......
      Also, we just uploaded another video that might be helpful...maybe...maybe not. Below is a link to our video.
      ruclips.net/video/DCQVIez_R8w/видео.html
      We will be uploading an additional video on removing & reinstalling new Detector in the next few days. We will send you a link! 😀
      We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀
      Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your RUclips notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again!
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  • @carlaceja8364
    @carlaceja8364 7 месяцев назад

    Mine just recently started chirping and now I disconnected it thank you!

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching, let us know if you have any questions.
      🧰

  • @NVHSChadSheppard1
    @NVHSChadSheppard1 6 лет назад +2

    My house has the same smoke alarms too. This vid helped

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  6 лет назад +2

      NVHSChadSheppard1
      Thanks for watching! We appreciate you taking a few minutes and reaching out to us and sharing your comment. Glad the video helped. That’s awesome. Let us know if you have any additional questions along the way, we are here to help! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your RUclips notifications that would be awesome thanks again 😎👍

  • @ChristianRobinson
    @ChristianRobinson 2 года назад

    I like how you didnt show you disconnecting it...

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts.
      Below is a link to a video that may be slightly more helpful.
      ruclips.net/video/DCQVIez_R8w/видео.html
      Hope all is well with you and your family, thanks again Christian. 😎👍

  • @japanesebitter1066
    @japanesebitter1066 3 года назад +1

    If the plug’s stuck use a screw driver to lift from the large tab

  • @tjj1171
    @tjj1171 4 года назад

    There is a catch on the side opposite of the big press down tab, the unit is removed by pushing down on the tab and allowing the connector to tip down and clear that plastic catch. In my unit, the tab was right flush with the plastic casing and I couldnt press down. I used a flathead screwdriver to gently pry the connector down and away from the catch and it came off.
    Tried to make that as clear as possible but ill restate it if it isnt
    I used a flathead screwdriver to ply the connector away from the catch on the opposite side of the big push down tab, and that worked.
    Also I hate these alarms with a passion because theyre connected to the units of my neighbors and every time they smoke or burn food the entire unit goes off for like 20 mins. So im trashing them and buying my own independent units.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  4 года назад

      TJ J
      Thanks for watching & sharing your tips. We really appreciate it. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together!
      😎👍🔧🔩

  • @deliverybryan1138
    @deliverybryan1138 5 лет назад +3

    I just subscribed . I’m learning how to get rid of the beeping noise that my smoke detector is making . It’s very annoying . How do I get rid of the beeping sound ?

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  5 лет назад +2

      Bryan Perkins Art
      Thanks for watching! Let’s get this figured out!
      We recommend two things!
      1. Do a thorough cleaning with your vacuum cleaner and try to vacuum any dust or debris that could possibly be inside the detector causing it to go off. A video link is below that shows you how.
      ruclips.net/video/WKLYWTBNf_I/видео.html
      2. If step one does not work and it continues to beep after you vacuum your detector, we recommend purchasing a canned air product and using it to do a thorough air cleaning of your detector. The high-pressure air will hopefully break free any dust or debris that is inside the detector causing it to go off. A video link is below.
      ruclips.net/video/f6rlV9X3Xxo/видео.html
      Keep us posted! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your RUclips notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again!
      😎👍🔧🔩

  • @Checkmate777
    @Checkmate777 Год назад

    This is probably a dumb question but my detector I believe had a bad battery so I took it out and I’m getting ready to go to sleep because it finally stopped chirping. Anyway the question is can I leave it unplugged but still attached to the ceiling? I’m not anything close to an electrical guy but I’m wondering if it’s safe to just leave the cords unplugged from the detector on the ceiling until I get a new battery. I don’t even want to plug it back in because I don’t want to risk it chirping again because it doesn’t have a battery at all now. I don’t understand electricity so my thought process is that leaving wires unplugged in the ceiling can cause a fire somehow. I’m gonna fix it soon I’m not planning on having it unplugged forever just for now.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  Год назад

      Thanks for watching, some say it’s ok, others say not good practice. If you go that route, it’s best to replace battery and re-secure wiring as soon as you can. 👍

  • @gozosa1980
    @gozosa1980 2 года назад +1

    So if you are replacing with the same brand the mount AND the wires can stay, or should the wires be replaced every 10 years with the ones in the new kit as well?

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Replacing old detector with same model detector saves you a lot of time.
      New detector can connect right into old detector wiring. We have also attached a video link below that shows us replacing a detector and installing a required wiring adapter. You may need this adapter.
      ruclips.net/video/lwgDGiEshrE/видео.html
      😎👍

    • @gozosa1980
      @gozosa1980 2 года назад

      @@DIYwithMichaelBorders Thanks! I plugged the new detector into the old wiring and it tested fine.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  2 года назад

      @@gozosa1980
      Awesome, we appreciate you taking the time to share this. 😁👍

  • @julianajimenez9652
    @julianajimenez9652 3 года назад

    Thank you for saving my life at 12 am ❤️

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  3 года назад

      You are very welcome Juliana. Hope all is well, thanks for watching.
      😎👍🔧🔩

  • @missoverlord7056
    @missoverlord7056 3 года назад +3

    So I have the same model at work and it is driving me insane. I’ve been listening to it every ten seconds for the last 12 hours. I went and pushed down on the damn tab but it’s like the tab is already pushed as far down as it can go. I have tried everything except disconnecting the power here and cutting the wires 😂

  • @glennamartin193
    @glennamartin193 3 года назад

    Thank you! You helped save my sanity!

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching & we are happy to help. Welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Let us know if you have any questions. Saving our sanity is important. 😁
      Enjoy your night Glenna.
      😎👍🔧🔩

  • @teartrapz2897
    @teartrapz2897 3 года назад

    Only watched this because the stupid building management or whoever put like 5 in a small area and I made toast before work one day at 3 a.m and the alarm went off. It was so annoying and I just wanted to throw it but saw the connections. Is it bad to keep it off and reclip it on and not have power to it? I can barely cook anything without it freaking out

  • @schellstarr
    @schellstarr 5 лет назад

    Thank you I had a major problem - continuely shrieking and I did not know how disconnect ot. - safely.
    And shifting the power fuse off on the 2019 new replacement did Not shut it down..ir went so long that the other one began and eventually the first faulty one had a melodumy.
    Never again of I can help it
    Again thanks a million times for sharing 🎁your know how with we who do not:)

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  5 лет назад

      schellstarr
      You are very welcome & we appreciate you reaching out to us. Glad to hear the video helped.
      Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your RUclips notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again!
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  • @lindarohrs1400
    @lindarohrs1400 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hey there!!! Thank you thank you thank you.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  7 месяцев назад +1

      Good morning, just poured a ☕️ and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community.
      You are very welcome welcome welcome. 😁👍
      Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re interested, join our DIY ecosystem and help us grow an exclusive group of DIYers.
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      Reach out to us any time! 🧰

  • @thenightgallery
    @thenightgallery 2 года назад +1

    I just tried this now thanks!! ☺️

  • @jefsparkfdivinityfnewyork2575
    @jefsparkfdivinityfnewyork2575 3 года назад +1

    Thank you, great job explaining 👍

  • @espill1259
    @espill1259 2 года назад +1

    Thank you that thing chirping for 3 weeks I was bout too lose my damn mind

  • @sh3178
    @sh3178 4 года назад

    thank you so much that was really helpful. Could not figure it out without your help. than you thank you

  • @candicebrown1053
    @candicebrown1053 6 лет назад +2

    You don’t actually show how the electrical connection comes off. Do you pull it, push it, slide it? Bc mine isn’t budging no matter what I do. What direction of force is needed once that little plastic piece is pushed down?

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  6 лет назад +1

      Candice Brown
      Thanks for checking out the video and sharing your comment Candice. It definitely requires both hands to remove electrical connection point. What you do is press adjustable tab in & at the same time, you pull electrical connection point off. It would work even better if you had 3 hands...😀
      Keep us posted! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your RUclips notification Bell that would be awesome thanks again 😎👍

  • @geryfit3872
    @geryfit3872 Год назад

    jesus thank you finally took this shit off and put it out of the house as been going off all day ..

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  Год назад +1

      Hey what’s up, what all have you tried? Have you performed a full system drain and reset? If not, the video link below may be helpful.
      ruclips.net/video/FakT1rgcmrw/видео.html
      😎👍

    • @geryfit3872
      @geryfit3872 Год назад

      Thank you so much I've tried to change the batteries and I really don't know what else I can do but I think I need a new smoke detector

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  Год назад +1

      @@geryfit3872
      Drain reset is next! 😎👍

    • @geryfit3872
      @geryfit3872 Год назад

      thank you 😊

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  Год назад

      @@geryfit3872
      👍

  • @natasha3480
    @natasha3480 2 года назад +1

    Thank you ….alarm went off at 4am for no reason now I can go back to bed.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  2 года назад +1

      You are very welcome Natasha, we appreciate you watching. Hopefully many stress free & uninterrupted nights of sleep ahead for you.
      Enjoy your day. 😎👍🔧🔩

  • @Kabr-tv7ii
    @Kabr-tv7ii 5 лет назад +1

    My basement it's giving me so much problem even no baking or roosting just making pasta a little humidity then beeping any suggestions .. thanks

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  5 лет назад +1

      sun shine
      Thanks for watching & sharing your experience. How old is your detector? We have seen in the past that outdated/older style detectors do this.
      It’s possible that a brand new modern style detector will be far better for your basement.
      However before anything, complete a thorough cleaning & verify that the electrical wiring shows no signs of damage & the connection point is properly secured.
      Let’s start there. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your RUclips notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again!
      😎👍🔧🔩

  • @aizaar9292
    @aizaar9292 3 года назад +2

    Does it matter what smoke detector you use for this to work?

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  3 года назад +2

      Thanks for watching & in most cases, the detectors are very similar. We purchase this model/design from Home Depot. Hope this helps.
      😎👍🔧🔩

  • @herwintv2897
    @herwintv2897 2 года назад +1

    Nice tutorial sir

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  2 года назад +1

      Good morning, welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We appreciate you sharing this, hope all is well.
      😎👍🔧🔩

  • @marcalix
    @marcalix 5 лет назад +3

    My smoke detector started making noise last night and found it is expired already. Is it alright to remove it until I bought a new one.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  5 лет назад +1

      Mario Calixterio
      Thanks for watching & sharing your experience Mario. That’s a great idea. Expired Detectors must be replaced in order to properly comply with current house code.
      After replacing Detector, your new Detector should be valid for years & will be nice & clean...no dust, no debris...😀
      Keep us posted on your project!
      Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your RUclips notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again Mario!
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  • @brodibarringer5016
    @brodibarringer5016 4 года назад +1

    Mine is just like that but it will not allow me to unplug it, i wish u would have shown how u did it..

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  4 года назад +2

      BRODI BARRINGER
      Thanks for watching. Below is a link to a video that you may find helpful. It’s a closer look on how to remove connection point and check expiration date.
      ruclips.net/video/DCQVIez_R8w/видео.html
      Hope this helps. 😎👍🔧🔩

  • @user-rp4kq5mq5m
    @user-rp4kq5mq5m 10 месяцев назад +1

    This is a godsend thank you!

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  10 месяцев назад +1

      We are very happy to help, and we want to thank you for taking the time to share this comment. Much appreciated! 😎👍

  • @PRESTO5796
    @PRESTO5796 Год назад +1

    This video helped stop that annoying beeping! BUT HELP 🆘…I have the same smoke detector you’re showing except on my device, the hardwiring has white, black, and red wires, not white, black, yellow wires. The red wire came loose from inside the ceiling, so how do I reconnect the red wire inside the ceiling? Please help! I have no one to help me! Thanks so much!

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  Год назад +2

      Thanks for watching and we appreciate you sharing this. Any update?
      This can be tricky as it’s a hard wire that’s live. Use extreme caution if wiring is exposed. Do you see what the wire disconnected from?
      If it was improperly installed, regardless of if it was installed by a recent home owner or electrician, it may be a safety hazard and may need to be installed by a licensed electrician to ensure proper safe install and code.

    • @PRESTO5796
      @PRESTO5796 Год назад +1

      Thank you kindly for your reply! The wiring is NOT EXPOSED! It’s an old Xfinity smoke alarm that’s NOT connected to anything! I’ve had ADT since 2017 and the ADT smoke detector is connected to the alarm panel, so I’m good to go! I appreciate your recommendations! Your video was extremely helpful and solved my problem immediately! You are a HERO ‼️👍🏾

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  Год назад +1

      @@PRESTO5796
      Good morning and thank you for taking the time to share this update. 😎👍

  • @teawithtamarah5824
    @teawithtamarah5824 2 года назад

    What happens if I ripped the wires out!!! Can you help

  • @esthyolay2882
    @esthyolay2882 2 года назад

    Thank you, I was able to take this alert apart.

  • @hashch1248
    @hashch1248 3 года назад +1

    We have this same one at home! Do I need to replace the battery or buy a new one?

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  3 года назад +1

      Hashmat Chaudhuri
      Thanks for watching & it will really depend on the expiration date. This can be located on the underside of detector. If detector is older than 8 years, we definitely recommend replacing it.
      If detector is only...say...2 years old, you can just replace battery...unless detector is damaged or showing signs of age. Hope this helps.
      😎👍🔧🔩

  • @Tootiexoxo
    @Tootiexoxo 3 года назад +1

    Can you please explain how to remove it from the wires my battery is out and it’s still beeping and hanging from the ceiling. I’ve pulled and pulled but it’s not coming off

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  3 года назад +1

      We appreciate you reaching out to us. These little connections can be stubborn at times. Below is a link to a video that talks more about removing electrical connection points.
      ruclips.net/video/DCQVIez_R8w/видео.html
      😎👍🔧🔩

  • @BonnieGonzalea-sq8fg
    @BonnieGonzalea-sq8fg 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you I am sick today big headache and that noise is frustrating

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  6 месяцев назад

      Good morning ☕️ sorry to hear that. Being sick is never fun, and the added beeping of the detector wanting a new battery doesn’t help your headache.
      Hopefully you were able to get the battery replaced and reconfigure your detector properly.
      A rewarding feeling you have earned when your detector is reconfigured and safe, and you are no longer feeling sick.
      Let us know if you have any questions.

  • @thomasbarrett8767
    @thomasbarrett8767 6 лет назад +5

    I did everything you said and it’s still beeping. Even more than before, actually.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  6 лет назад +1

      Thomas Barrett
      Thanks for watching Thomas! Let’s get this figured out!
      We recommend two things!
      1. Do a thorough cleaning with your vacuum cleaner and try to vacuum any dust or debris that could possibly be inside the detector causing it to go off. A video link is below that shows you how.
      ruclips.net/video/WKLYWTBNf_I/видео.html
      2. If step one does not work and it continues to beep after you vacuum your detector, we recommend purchasing a canned air product and using it to do a thorough air cleaning of your detector. The high-pressure air will hopefully break free any dust or debris that is inside the detector causing it to go off. A video link is below.
      ruclips.net/video/f6rlV9X3Xxo/видео.html
      Keep us posted! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your RUclips notification Bell that would be awesome thanks again!

    • @HsingSun
      @HsingSun 5 лет назад +1

      Turn off the breaker, replace a new smoke detector the next morning (if it happened around midnight)

  • @motionman0
    @motionman0 2 года назад +1

    I have the exact smoke detectors in my house. What would be the best detector on the market to replace it with? Also, the detector in my master bedroom will beep 3 to 4 times randomly once a day. Would anyone know why that is? I put a new battery in it. Thank you!

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  2 года назад +2

      Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. It will come down to personal preference.
      If purchasing a new brand of detector, you will need to ensure that you purchase the proper wire adapter to allow the new brand detector to connect into your current wiring.
      Most people replace their detectors with the exact same brand detector. The benefits of this is you will not need a wire adapter. In addition, you are purchasing a newer and more modern design detector that is compatible with your setup.
      😎👍🔧🔩

  • @grim2642
    @grim2642 2 года назад +1

    bro thank you so so much.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  2 года назад +1

      What’s up D, thanks for watching. You are very welcome! Hope all is well.
      😎👍🔧🔩

  • @user-cz8nl3tc7c
    @user-cz8nl3tc7c 4 месяца назад

    What do you do if your smoke detector does not have a tab to pull it down then how do I take it out?

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  4 месяца назад

      Good morning ☕️ any update? Are you referring to the wire-disconnect?

  • @rockmt1912
    @rockmt1912 5 лет назад +4

    I tried to use my hand to remove the smoke detector. Definitely difficult for me to do so. A flat tip screw driver actually helped me to pull the hard wire out

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  5 лет назад +1

      KMTHAN
      Very cool and thanks for watching. These little electrical connection tabs can be tricky at times for sure. 😀
      Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your RUclips notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again!
      😎👍🔧🔩

  • @psychosomaticstatic
    @psychosomaticstatic 2 года назад +1

    Um so.... it's nearly 5 am and I woke up to my smoke alarm in my room going off. Just the one. I took out the batteries, still went off. So I detached it from the ceiling and there is water dripping from that area. And it's almost impossible to detach from the wiring. AND it still keeps going off despite having a removable battery that I took out.
    Idk wtf to do. Kinda tempted to just put in my earbuds to drown out the noise and go back to bed- but, first of all, I'm sure my neighbors would not appreciate that, and secondly, I don't know if it's some sort of hazard? I just want it to shut the fuck up and I'm 16 so it's not like it's within my abilities to fix it right here and now or call someone to do it.
    Also: I'm like 80% sure it's not a roof leak as it hasn't rained recently, but, rather, some sort of condensation issue? Another corner in my room happens to have water droplets on the ceiling which is something I noticed a few weeks ago (although I noticed the mold from it long before that).

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching & we appreciate you reaching out to us. That does not sound fun or safe...🤔
      Any update? We recommend immediately turning circuit breaker off that supplies power to that exact room...this is because water is involved.
      Since it hasn’t rained recently, it may be a leaking water pipe. That will also need to be addressed. If you or those that may live with you own home, we recommend bringing it to their attention. If home is a rental, we recommend contacting landlord asap.
      Please keep us posted.

  • @HoTwingz9000
    @HoTwingz9000 Год назад

    Amazing. You’re a lifesaver 👍

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  Год назад

      Good morning Wendy, we are drinking our morning coffee answering any and all questions for the DIY community.
      You watching our video means the world to us. Let us know if you have any questions.

  • @MisterBrownJack
    @MisterBrownJack 5 лет назад +2

    I got the FireX 120-1125C smoke alarm

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  5 лет назад +2

      Mr Brown Jack
      Very cool & thanks for watching. What’s your update? How is your Detector performing? Keep us posted with any questions you may have.
      Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your RUclips notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again!
      😎👍🔧🔩

    • @MisterBrownJack
      @MisterBrownJack 5 лет назад +2

      @@DIYwithMichaelBorders OK!! I have 4 smoke alarms in my house before I had Kidde fryencis but they been replaced with new alarms but the heat detector failed in the kitchen so we are getting a replacement and you can do a video how to replace a smoke alarm :)

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  5 лет назад +2

      Mr Brown Jack
      Thanks for the reply. We really appreciate it! Keep us posted.
      😎👍🔧🔩

    • @MisterBrownJack
      @MisterBrownJack 5 лет назад +2

      @@DIYwithMichaelBorders OK!! :)

  • @bethanyjohnson2552
    @bethanyjohnson2552 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you! I’m in a older apartment and every time I shower the stupid thing goes off. I’m sick of it 😂

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  11 месяцев назад +1

      Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community.
      You are welcome, a brand new detector might solve that issue. Might want to have the apartment personnel replace old detector with a new detector.
      Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem and help us grow an exclusive group of DIYers.
      toolboxtoken.com
      Reach out to us any time! 🧰

  • @bebosoioj7411
    @bebosoioj7411 Год назад

    thanks bae now i can smoke in my hotel room :P

  • @Shauntelx
    @Shauntelx 2 года назад +1

    Thank you!

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  2 года назад +1

      Good morning, you are very welcome. Thanks for watching Shauntel.
      😎👍

  • @redhomesafety3863
    @redhomesafety3863 6 лет назад +3

    But what about it being expired?? Your smoke alarm is now ten years old, it's not even about changing the battery. It should be replaced 8-10 years in. That's the info that people really need.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  6 лет назад +1

      Red Home Safety
      Thanks for checking out the video and sharing your comment. That’s absolutely correct. During this Smoke Detector Series, we changed all Smoke Detectors in our Home. Once they go past 8-10 years old...time to replace with new!
      Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your RUclips notification Bell that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

  • @sahanasmily
    @sahanasmily Год назад

    Thank you so much, your video helped us a lot❤

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  Год назад

      Good morning, that’s great to hear. Thank YOU for sharing this. 😁👍

  • @katiem4539
    @katiem4539 6 лет назад +1

    Can anyone tell me if a chirping smoke detector will still work? (Like in case of real smoke or fire)? I am heading out to get a new battery tomorrow, but now it’s evening, so I’m gonna deal with the ANNOYING chirping until at least morning. Working detectors are always a security blanket for us, I would hate to not have one at all. (We live in an apartment) if there happens to be smoke, would the detector still work with the normal beeping? Right now it is chirping intermittently. And messing with our heads lol... Hope someone can answer, :)

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  6 лет назад +1

      Katie M
      Thanks for watching Katie M. That’s a great question. As you know, the chirping sound indicates that the battery is getting low on voltage.
      The battery acts as a back up electrical source in the event that your hard wiring activation portion fails due to a real fire for example.
      As long as your Detector is still properly connected & secured to the hard wiring, your detector should work...HOWEVER...it’s extremely important to replace old battery with new battery ASAP.
      For safety purposes, we strongly recommend replacing old battery with new battery when you start your day tomorrow!
      We hope this helps!
      Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your RUclips notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again Katie M. 😎👍🔧🔩

  • @SWAZY_GANG
    @SWAZY_GANG 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks because I’m tired of hearing mine in my room

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  9 месяцев назад +1

      You are welcome, it can get a bit tiresome to hear for sure. 😎👍

  • @toneyholcombe7088
    @toneyholcombe7088 11 месяцев назад +1

    It absolutely will not rotate so there's no way to remove it. Mine looks exactly like the one in the video. It WILL NOT TURN.

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  11 месяцев назад +1

      Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community.
      We can hopefully help. Below is a link to our video showing the steps for checking the detector’s expiration date. It also shows us removing detector from mount. It might give you a different view of removing detector than shown in this video.
      ruclips.net/video/DCQVIez_R8w/видео.htmlsi=7oS_xMQ_AOdB9aa2
      Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem and help us grow an exclusive group of DIYers.
      toolboxtoken.com
      Reach out to us any time! 🧰

  • @chiv.8527
    @chiv.8527 3 года назад +1

    what about first alert smoke detector?

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching & we appreciate you reaching out to us. First alert is great.
      😎👍🔧🔩

  • @brianmason7945
    @brianmason7945 4 года назад +2

    YOu cut out the part of the video i need. How do you get the thing to unclasp?

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  4 года назад +1

      Brian Mason
      Thanks for watching. We have attached a few links to videos that you may find helpful.
      ruclips.net/video/DCQVIez_R8w/видео.html
      ruclips.net/video/lwgDGiEshrE/видео.html
      Hope this helps. Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your RUclips Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again!
      😎👍🔧🔩

  • @krystalmoloney5009
    @krystalmoloney5009 Год назад

    “Why is this in your search history?” *me just trying to get cooked in my room*

    • @DIYwithMichaelBorders
      @DIYwithMichaelBorders  Год назад

      Good morning, thanks for watching. Let us know if you have any questions.