How to Replace a Smoke Detector - Install First Alert Smoke Detector the Easy Way Without Rewiring

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How to Replace a Smoke Detector - Install First Alert Smoke Detector the Easy Way Without Rewiring
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If you need to replace a smoke detector, I suggest getting ones I used from First Alert. And don't worry that these are wired smoke detectors because these are super easy to install. But before I get too far, these are model 9120B and I'll list it here in the description so it's easy for you to find.
The reason these are easy to install is because First Alert includes wiring adapters for existing smoke detectors. So if you're replacing either Kidde brand or FireX smoke detectors, this job is going to be a snap! So in this video I'm going to go step-by-step and show you how to install this new First Alert smoke detector.
First, locate and turn off the breaker for the room the bad smoke detector is in. I have a Kidde unit I need to replace and a quick clockwise turn will release it from the ceiling. To remove the wiring harness, just squeeze the sides and it'll pop out. I won't be able to use the existing Kidde mounting plate so I'll just loosen the 2 screws holding it to the ceiling and it'll come right off. So there's no need to take the screws all the way out.
Now separate the First Alert mounting plate on the new detector and install this on the ceiling. The screw positions in the ceiling box are universal so this should go on very easily. To secure it, just tighten the 2 screws. But be careful not to over-tighten them. And now I'll take the Kidde brand wiring adapter and plug it into the existing connector.
This is exactly why I recommend this First Alert smoke detector because the wiring adapters make it so easy. If you had a FireX detector here, you'd just do the same with the other harness. Next step is to insert the included 9 volt battery into the new detector. Be sure to pay attention to the correct polarity as you do this.
The wiring harness now plugs into the back of the First Alert unit. And make sure it snaps all the way in. Now line up the detector with the ceiling plate and twist clockwise until it's secure. And that's it! I hope you agree this installation was super easy! Now just flip the breaker back on and it's good to go!
Even if you don't have any experience replacing a smoke detector, I have 100% confidence you can do it! And it's easy with these First Alert smoke detectors I just got! If this video was helpful, please give me a thumbs up and hit the subscribe button to stay up to date on all my DIY videos!
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@bostonharold4348 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you showing how to remove the Kiddie alarm's wiring unit. It would be helpful to see the same for First Alert.

@sheckyfeinstein 10 ай бұрын

Great vid. Thanks!

@jasonf777 Жыл бұрын

I only received 1 wiring harness in each of the 5 alarms I received from Amazon. The same exact model you have. It looks like the company is getting cheap. Now I will have to go on Amazon and order the adapters.

@digitalcamproducer Жыл бұрын

If you only have one wiring adapter you might not have the same smoke detector package I got. If you do get replacements the new detector will be very easy to install!

@jennamuffintop3981 Жыл бұрын

we did that. First Alert, wired in. Spent about 4 hours on two of them. Replaced one and even put an Ever ready battery into the brand new thing to replace the GP battery that came with it. It kept beeping continually, so we thought perhaps it was synced with the other one. Went out and bought another and replaced the 2nd one as well. Then they were both beeping continually; more like an alarm than a beeping. We removed them both finally because everything we tried failed to stop it.

@Caleblewis0 6 ай бұрын

The question i have is right around the kidde/first alert adaptor switch. Am i then just wrapping the adaptor wires with the fire alarm’s and stuffing the whole thing back in the hole?

@tim46387 Жыл бұрын

I agree the smoke detector installation looks easy/ I did the exact same thing and the alarm would not stop sounding. I plugged in the adapter to the old set up just like you did, and now I'm deaf.

@sheckyfeinstein 10 ай бұрын

What?

@sdamiani 5 ай бұрын

I bought those Fire detectors but they came only with one adapter. I need to replace the kiddie ones I have😢. How I replace them?

@ollie54able 2 ай бұрын

Do First Alert Smoke & Carbon Monoxide detectors require electrical power other than a battery source. Thanks?

@digitalcamproducer 2 ай бұрын

The confusing thing is that there are wired smoke detectors while others are strictly battery operated. When you detach your detector from the ceiling and it is connected with a wiring harness then obviously it is wired. Battery operated will continue to work even when detached from the ceiling. And sometimes the battery operated detectors are one use. Meaning when the built-in battery dies the entire detector needs to be replaced.

@ollie54able 2 ай бұрын

@@digitalcamproducer Thank you for taking the time to address my question. Changed an elderly friends alarm with no problems. Again thank you.

@tmywu 2 ай бұрын

hey, so i have Kidde detectors throughout the house that i'm looking to replace with First Alerts, can i just turn off the breaker to the whole house, hook up all the new detectors at once, then flip the breaker back on? or would hell break loose if i did them altogether? i guess my concern is if i switch them one at a time, how would the different brands interact with each other? i have a few dogs in the house that i'd prefer not to scare the shit out of lol thanks

@digitalcamproducer 2 ай бұрын

I would think it is ok to turn off power to the entire house when installing the detectors. Imagine a power outage situation. That would be the same. Also mixing the brands won’t matter. I have Kidde and First Alert wired detectors in my house.

@tmywu 2 ай бұрын

@@digitalcamproducer thank you so much for the quick response! So no kinda setup process is required?

@nevilleslightlylargerbotto1726 Жыл бұрын

Hmmm. 1) Battery door never opened for me 2) Does this thing have to be hardwired to run? If so what is the point of the battery? If not, why did it not come with screws to mount it to the wall so that I can use it as a simple battery-powered smoke detector like my other one from the same brand?

@digitalcamproducer Жыл бұрын

There are 2 types of smoke detectors on the market. Wired and battery operated. In wired smoke detectors the battery is for backup operation during power outages. Obviously power outages don’t affect battery powered detectors. Battery powered detectors have no options for wiring. Hope this helps!

@java2architect 6 ай бұрын

The Firex adapter for First Alert DOES NOT WORK. Connection is too lose. I don't have a Kidde, I have Firex, and First Alerts connector with it does not work. I am going to have to rewire it. Hope this helps someone.

@user-uv7ne5tv9k 2 күн бұрын

Aren’t you the same guy who made the first video

@digitalcamproducer Күн бұрын

I’ve made a few videos about smoke detectors on this channel and my other channel. This is the first time I’ve installed a smoke detector that didn’t require rewiring the connector. This was so easy to install!