How To Change The Battery On A Kidde Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Kidde smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are essential safety devices that can help protect your family from harm. However, like all batteries, the batteries in these alarms will eventually need to be replaced. Changing the battery in a Kidde smoke and carbon monoxide alarm is a simple process that can be completed in just a few minutes. Here are the steps on how to do it:

Step 1: Gather Your Materials

Before you start, you will need to gather the following materials:

A new 9-volt battery
A Phillips head screwdriver
A ladder (if needed)

Step 2: Turn Off the Alarm

Once you have gathered your materials, turn off the alarm. This can be done by pressing the "silence" or "off" button on the alarm. If the alarm is hard-wired, you may need to turn off the circuit breaker that powers it.

Step 3: Remove the Alarm from the Ceiling or Wall

If the alarm is mounted on the ceiling, you will need to use a ladder to reach it. Once you have reached the alarm, use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screws that hold it in place. If the alarm is mounted on the wall, you can simply remove it by pulling it off the wall.

Step 4: Open the Alarm

Once you have removed the alarm from the ceiling or wall, you will need to open it up. This can be done by removing the screws that hold the cover in place. Be careful not to drop the screws.

Step 5: Replace the Battery

Once you have opened the alarm, you will see the old battery. Remove the old battery and dispose of it properly. Then, take the new battery and connect the positive (+) terminal to the positive (+) terminal on the alarm. Connect the negative (-) terminal to the negative (-) terminal on the alarm. Make sure that the battery is installed correctly, as an incorrectly installed battery can cause the alarm to malfunction.

Step 6: Close the Alarm

Once you have replaced the battery, close the alarm by replacing the cover and securing it with the screws. If you want to test the alarm, press the "test" button. The alarm should sound a loud siren.

Step 7: Reinstall the Alarm

Once you have tested the alarm, reinstall it on the ceiling or wall. If the alarm is hard-wired, you will need to turn on the circuit breaker that powers it. If the alarm is battery-operated, you are now finished!