Here's something else you may not know: Your local fire department will probably come out to your house to inspect your smoke detectors. Some will even change the batteries or replace faulty smoke detectors for you, at no additional charge.
How do I get my smoke detector off the ceiling?
Confirm whether the smoke detector is battery-operated or hard-wired. Grasp the detector in your hand and twist the unit in a counterclockwise rotation. This will free the body of the detector from the mounting bracket. Gently pull it away from the bracket when it is free.
How do you open a smoke alarm with a ceiling?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9iKopZ2NeU
How do you stop a high pitch smoke alarm from beeping?
- Turn off the breaker controlling the alarm circuit or disconnect the smoke detector from the circuit.
- Open the cover and remove the battery.
- Press and hold the reset button for 15 to 20 seconds. ...
- Install a fresh battery and reconnect the smoke alarm back to the circuit.
How do you change a battery in a hard wired smoke detector?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnGnpUs2lls
How do you change a battery in a high ceiling smoke detector?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miS3aI7YFpQ
How do you install a smoke detector in a high ceiling?
Wall-mounted alarms should be installed not more than 12 inches away from the ceiling (to the top of the alarm). If you have ceilings that are pitched, install the alarm within 3 feet of the peak but not within the apex of the peak (four inches down from the peak).
How do I change the batteries in my high ceiling smoke detector?