How To Install A Smoke Detector

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In this video, Shannon shows you how to install a smoke detector. The process is the same for smoke detectors and CO2 detectors. The one shown here is a regular battery powered version but there are also hardwired versions available depending on what is required where you live.
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@searez7251 Жыл бұрын

Basic but important project from one of my most favorite KZfaq channels.

@richardgarcia6108 Жыл бұрын

Hi. I’m a subscriber. I enjoy your videos. As a handyman, I would like to share two bits of information for your benefit. One is that there are different manufacturers of these products. With that in mind, if you install a model that has two separate buttons, one to test and the other to “hush”, I recommend that you use a marker and make a visible black dot on the “hush” button when it accidentally (false positive) occurs. Because of the height and the size and color of the letters indicating the “hush” button, the visible black dot helps the homeowner. With that said, the other bit is that excessive dust build up inside the unit can and does cause it go off. I also tell my customers that using a broom or mop handle may allow them to reach without a ladder. Most of my customers are elderly. Thanks, have a great day!

@annlercher2312 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the info this will be my FIRST time doing any thing like this. Wish me luck

@Slaphappy-_- Жыл бұрын

One of the best! Thanks

@marymadigan9707 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous installation nice one 🇮🇪👏😎

@therealchucktaylor3392 Жыл бұрын

Will buying new ones today. Good video. New subscriber!

@thickheart28 Жыл бұрын

6:45 that suspense though. Gotta love the Milwaukee tools tio

@ra15899550 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Shannon, I need to replace my old Smoke detector. 👍

@dabik3651 Жыл бұрын

My thumb is always up to your videos

@DavidGriffin Жыл бұрын

Aye Shannon... Your killing it! Redo your how to mark and cut roof rafters with a speed square. Please use a Swanson speed square if possible. Thanks for reaching and teaching!!!

@TheSlipperyNoodle Жыл бұрын

Great reminder sir.

@robertevans1343 7 ай бұрын

😮 ❤ This Video. Everyone Needs This Smoke Alarms.

@vince6829 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@Ermes12FloorSander Жыл бұрын

Good job 👍

@teresae7235 Жыл бұрын

Thank you I need to do this, but wish you would show how to replace a hard wire one. ❤️

@NiftyKR 29 күн бұрын

I knew you were from Saskatchewan 2 seconds in 😂 Thanks for the video buddy

@aquariumaquarium8080 Жыл бұрын

Great video thank you! What is the difference between the battery and the hardwired?

@drewpierce2273 Жыл бұрын

I prefer anchoring smoke alarms with screws, but as I'm sure your aware there are smoke and carbon monoxide alarms that anchor with an adhesive tab only. In fact our town fire department uses the adhesive type in their annual smoke alarm drive for fire safety.

@BJ-mb2ug 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

@Fredengle 9 ай бұрын

had a comment for you thoughts please thank you just tried to mount an alarm or something and I found that it seems the base was more secure when the screws were not lined up thoughts please thank you!!!! I mean the screws I put in were not on a horizontal line thoughts?

@vladtepes97 Жыл бұрын

in 2003 the contractor hardwired 2 detectors into the ceilings of the 2 new bedrooms. one month later one started beeping, so i changed the battery. a week or so later it resumed beeping, so i removed the battery. a few days later the beeping came back. i had no recourse but to remove the detector completely. a month later the behaviour started in other detector. i haven't had detectors in the bedrooms since, just two holes with the wires hanging out.

@ski6345 Жыл бұрын

You came on with a video that I need to do.!!! Currently, I have the smoke detectors that I can change batteries - they're 28 years old - if I keep on replacing the batteries, aren't they still good.???

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

I would say no replace them. Most detectors should be changed every 10-15 yrs anyways because lint, dust and dirt can effect how well they are functioning. Its cheap safety for your family

@ski6345 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for reaching back to me. I'll get them replaced - maybe this weekend - and thanks for the video.!!!

@ResidenceRescueLLC Жыл бұрын

Tiny bit of comedy in this video, nice!!

@mattv5281 Жыл бұрын

I hate the sealed 10 year batteries. When they start chirping, I have to throw away the whole thing and be without protection until I can get to the store and buy a replacement. They always seem to die before 10 years, and I've had one die as soon as 4 years after the date of manufacture (in regular indoor conditions, no extreme temperatures). With changeable batteries I can just pop in some new batteries.

@militarybrat9734 Жыл бұрын

I agree. I've had the same issue. Haven't had one last more than three to four years yet. I've had them go off twice now when there was no fire or smoke. I'd rather just replace the battery every year.... like the gas can, the older ones were better.

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

These are a new requirement in my Province (10 year battery) SO I guess time will tell how long this lasts.

@mikechiodetti4482 Жыл бұрын

If you install the smoke and c/o combo unit, your covered. For me it's once a year change the batteries in 4 units.

@TapelessDrywallFinishing Жыл бұрын

👍

@2007rgallo Жыл бұрын

they need to design a vandal proof smoke detector because the tenants at my 60 locations can't seem to leave them alone. :) every year i find myself replacing them.

@Le_Comte_de_Monte_Felin Жыл бұрын

They start beeping and the tenants are too cheap to buy another battery. We started buying 10 packs & if there was an annual inspection (depends on landlord) I'd change batteries & furnace filters. (Furnace filters were another thing tenants will not change... but a few HVAC calls usually convinces landlords to let maintenance make monthly trips just for filters... which also gets them a free 'condition report' of the entire unit.

@2007rgallo Жыл бұрын

@@Le_Comte_de_Monte_Felin i have been installing 10 year battery smoke detectors and the bastards disappear them because when they go off, for whatever reason, AND when that happens now they have no battery to pull out ...they get ripped out of the wall never to be seen again. :( i'm tempted to put a breathable lockbox over them but regulations probably won't allow it.

@theoisaac9948 Жыл бұрын

💯👍👍

@dickiegreenleaf750 Жыл бұрын

Some of them have a delay.... (camera close up) (hmmm face) haha funny.

@paulcote5156 Жыл бұрын

I don’t want to tell you your business but I was a Fire Inspector for more than 12 years In Ma. You failed to go over what type of technology is required, Photoelectric or Ionization detectors.