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Test and replace smoke and CO alarms

A chirp is usually a battery or an expired unit. A sounding CO alarm is never something to investigate from inside the house.

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Beginner About 30 minWhole homePro required

Video: Kevin Jones, KJ Facilities Maintenance (YouTube) — hand-picked by Xiane and matched to the written steps below.

A sounding carbon monoxide alarm means leave the building immediately and call 911 from outside. Do not look for the source yourself.

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Steps

Tools

  • Step ladder
  • Fresh batteries

Parts

  • Replacement alarms if past the printed expiry

Published February 10, 2026 · Last reviewed September 1, 2026 · Next review March 1, 2027 · Source: Video: Kevin Jones, KJ Facilities Maintenance (YouTube)

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