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Multiple false alarms on new smoke detector
We have had four false alarms from a smoke detector we installed less than 6 months ago. The false alarm is always from the same unit in our bedroom. None of the other smoke detectors we installed have alarmed. The alarms always go off in the early morning (3 a.m. to 6 a.m.) when there is no activity in the house. This includes during the summer when our HVAC isn't running.
Has anyone else experienced this behavior from their alarm? We've disconnected the unit for now and are planning on returning it under a warranty claim.
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captain11
6.5K Messages
2 years ago
@chrisbfarrell Here is the quick summary of a long story I posted about in the past: I have six smoke sensors (Original SS3) and all work fine, after I read the owners manual and faithfully clean them with a can of compressed air on a bimonthly basis. (Correct locations learned from my former SS2 sensors).
Having placed 34 SS2 and SS3 systems, I can assure you if something goes south on anything (a monitoroing incident lwo weeks ago) I promptly hear about it if it not quickly resolved by SS. For one such incident approx. three years ago, a friend's son and daughter in law received three (3) faulty smoke sensors, an original and 2 replacements. After being contacted, I contacted customer service on their behalf and worked my way up to a manager who 1. Got a unit from inventory 2. Tested it and then, only after that, sent to the customer. It has worked fine since then.
I strongly suggest you contact SS, ask for a supervisor and get this rogue unit replacement immediately. SS, also suggest this customer has been through enough and an additonal act to promote good will is in order, in my humble opinion.
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emily_s
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3.4K Messages
2 years ago
Hi @chrisbfarrell,
I'm sorry to hear about all of this trouble. Our Smoke Detectors use photoelectric sensors, so they detect smoke through the distortion of a light beam inside the detector. However, false alarms can occur when the device detects other particles, like dust build up or steam. To help prevent false alarms we recommend cleaning the Smoke Detector once a month using a vacuum, or a can of compressed air as mentioned by Captain11.
However, receiving almost one false alarm a month since installing your Smoke Detector certainly shouldn't happen. I've gone ahead and opened up a ticket with our escalated Support team on your behalf. A Specialist will reach out to you soon to take a look into your account and resolve this issue.
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lrclough
3 Messages
2 months ago
I likewise have had false alarm problems with the smoke detectors, one with a 2+ year old unit while we were away - a major fiasco with the local fire department.
More recently with a brand new unit that had to be replaced.
Need to upgrade the quality of their detectors.
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jfbz4m
4 Messages
9 days ago
Somewhat similar story. Two different detectors, both less than two years old, both with fresh lithium batteries gave false alarms on different dates. Thankfully, my neighbor was at home to check things out, and I was able to stop SimpliSafe calling the fire department.
Both times it was not possible to shut off the beeping remotely. I needed my neighbor to unplug the home unit and take the batteries out of it before the beeping would stop total pain in the butt bad design. I think the only thing I will do in the future is never Have detectors connected went out of town.
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cotilyn
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4 days ago
I’m experiencing the same problem from their co2/smoke detectors. What good is a smoke detector if it doesn’t alert someone while you’re gone though right? Wish they would fix this issue. I’ve had 3 go bad after 6 months to a year between 2 different rooms.
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