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Carbon monoxide alarm beeps when I move it

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.54 PM

I bought a carbon monoxide alarm as my house didn’t have one installed. I put the batteries in as it beeped which was fine according to the instructions. However, when I move the alarm it makes a short beep. It’s absolutely fine when it’s sitting still, just when I slightly move the alarm. Is this something to worry about?

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2 Answers

Anonymous user

Get a new one. They only last 5-10 years before they stop working. They’re cheaply made. Most of them don’t really work unless they’re in controlled conditions anyway.

Answered8 November 2020

Heron Gas Services

Rating: 5 out of 5

Solihull

Hello if it's doing something it shouldn't like beeping when you move it then I have doubts about it functioning correctly in an emergency situation. Will it work? Won't it? I would just buy a new one and a decent make. Screwfix and Toolstation have them for £12 upwards, Fireangel is a decent make and they usually have a 7 year lifespan. Follow the manufacturer's instructions with regards to location and remember to write the date of installation on the back when you fit it.

Answered9 December 2020