Rude Awakening

Pezzie · ‎12-12-2011

I had a hard time dropping off last night, but eventually did sometime around 1, only to be jerked awake around 2, hearing this voice saying FIRE, FIRE! and then nothing! WTH! Didn't even know the smoke alarm had audio capabilities.

DH and I stumbled out of bed, adrenaline pumping, sniffing to see if we could smell anything burning, and walked around doing a thorough investigation. Nothing. Then we noticed that the smoke alarm in the guest room was flashing red. DH checked it this morning and he believes the unit has gone bad.

Needless to say, we were both so wound up we never went back to sleep. I feel a nap is in order!

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

@Pezzie

So glad it was a false alarm, maybe check the batteries in the unit, ours starts 'chirping' when the batteries are low.

And enjoy your nap!

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

Solar Is My Name · ‎03-09-2010

WOW!! That's scary. I keep trying to remember to change all my alarms' batteries 2x a year when we change time in the spring and fall.

Hopw you get a good sleep tonight!

-Solar1

Spurt · ‎03-20-2010

@Pezzie wrote:
I had a hard time dropping off last night, but eventually did sometime around 1, only to be jerked awake around 2, hearing this voice saying FIRE, FIRE! and then nothing! WTH! Didn't even know the smoke alarm had audio capabilities.
DH and I stumbled out of bed, adrenaline pumping, sniffing to see if we could smell anything burning, and walked around doing a thorough investigation. Nothing. Then we noticed that the smoke alarm in the guest room was flashing red. DH checked it this morning and he believes the unit has gone bad.

Needless to say, we were both so wound up we never went back to sleep. I feel a nap is in order!

@Pezzie

Sorry you went through that ...what a scary experience....

Is it an older wired in alarm, or strictly battery operated?????? If its wired Id have an electrician check it out there could be a short in the wiring....Or it could be the following:

If the alarm goes off and no smoke is present, the cause may be one of the following: There may be insufficient battery power, try new batteries. Problems with the sensors. Problems with voltage or insufficient electrical power, or a buildup of dust could also be a cause.

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