How To Replace a Hardwired Smoke Detector | Why These Are The Best!

Learn How to Replace a Hardwired Smoke Detector, everything you need to replace and install a new smoke alarm safely. WHY interconnected smoke detectors, 10-year sealed battery are the BEST in home protection. Where to install, what type of smoke alarm sensors work best, how to remove old detectors. WHY sealed battery combination detectors are the NEW standard in home protection. Best tips to save time.
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Check your smoke + carbon monoxide detectors every month. Smoke detectors expire after 10 years - always follow your local electrical code and hire only licensed Electricians to work on your home. Hardwired integrated smoke detectors, carbon monoxide w/ strobe were used during this renovation as required by our code. Interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms installed in an old house, updated by code.
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Timecodes:
00:00 Why You should replace old removable battery style smoke detectors
00:29 Difference Between Sealed-Battery Smoke Detectors + Removable Battery Alarms
00:45 How to Remove a Smoke Detector from Mounting Plate
1:01 How to Check Power/How to Use a Non-Contact Voltage Tester
1:14 Where You Need to Install Smoke Detectors
1:24 What Are The Different Types of Smoke Detector Sensors Ionization vs. Photoelectric
1:52 What Makes a Smoke Detector Integrated
1:58 What is 14/3 Wire
2:11 What Does the Red Wire in a Smoke Detector Do
2:41 Minimum Distance Requirement for Ceiling Installation of Smoke Alarm
2:50 Do Not Install Smoke Detectors in These Areas in Your Home
2:57 Smoke Detector Installation for Vaulted Ceilings
3:11 How to Remove Your A/C Connector or Kidde Quick Connect
3:17 Don't Do This to Your Smoke Detector - Will VOID Smoke Alarm
3:39 How to Install the Smoke Detector Mounting Plate
4:27 How to Turn On Your Built-in Lithium Battery
4:57 How to Test a Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector Hardwired and Interconnected
Check your smoke + carbon monoxide detectors every month. Smoke detectors expire after 10 years - always follow your local electrical code and hire only licensed Electricians to work on your home. Hardwired integrated smoke detectors, carbon monoxide w/ strobe were used during this renovation as required by our code. Interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms installed in an old house, updated by code.
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[@senseizamasu4143]

Thank you cause it's 4am and I am trying to sleep 🤣

[@natural-yc6pl]

fucking same

[@pettytoni1955]

Yeah, 2:15 AM here, and I can't sleep. Waiting for my son to come over and install batteries in my smoke detector(s)! The beeping, every 30 seconds, is making us nuts!

[@nwjennings]

Literally just happened to me this morning lol

[@whosdaysie]

it’s 4:33 and i’m trying to reconnect mine before my landlord gets here in the morning

[@Ramdelfalcao2024]

@@whosdaysie 😂😂😂😂I see

[@lkw5699]

This is the best fire alarm detector video I have seen.

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks! Glad you liked it! 💕

[@budcurtis4512]

Yes, it is concise and she gets to the point quickly.

[@Jess-yp9fo]

Thanks!! My grandma needed help and I knew KZbin would come in clutch

[@DaruDhillon]

It’s great that you were able to help out your grandma Jess! Good job 👏🏽

[@trenttugman6476]

Went over in detail. Told about different types and detectors talking to each other and lithium batteries. Plus Canuck . Good job

[@DaruDhillon]

Kind of you to say Trent! Thanks for taking time to let me know. I’m glad you watched and found it helpful! 🙏🏽

[@donp1088]

Dang,..she is beyond ‘good’ at explaining. So far beyond good that I hope she does videos on other subjects. My problem these days is I’m 75 and don’t ‘catch on’ as fast as I used to. She is clear, well spoken (enunciation is perfect), doesn’t clutter up the sentence with superfluous words. Thank you to her, many times over.🥰

[@DaruDhillon]

Very kind of you to say. Thanks Don and good luck with your project! You’re learning something new at 75 and that’s pretty awesome! 🙌🏽

[@patty2416]

I agree Don! I'm a 69 year old woman who has not done anything like this, but now I have to.

[@starfishgurl1984]

Thanks! My parents have detectors that are almost double the years past when they should be replaced and they’re all currently failing and desperately need to replace them but haven’t been able to find an electrician to be able to do it for them so they’re doing it themselves today and buying new ones from the hardware store now but I’m going to help them and this is a huge help!

[@DaruDhillon]

Great! I’m glad you are helping your parents out. It’s incredibly important to have working smoke detectors in your home. You’ve got this!

[@cameronsimonton2515]

What a pleasant and fascinating video. I learned a ton of interesting stuff on smoke alarms. My mantra for years has been “Ain’t nothing as simple as it seems” Thanks! I have subscribed!🎉

[@DaruDhillon]

That's a great mantra to have and so true! Thanks for subscribing and if you have any questions let me know. 👍

[@WalkOverHotCoal]

This is a very helpful video. Thank you very much. I have read quite a few of the comments, and the annoying beeping after a few years seems to be a common complaint. I would like to add a suggestion to this excellent video. Most hard-wired smoke alarms do have a back-up battery. In my country, it is a 9 Volt flat battery. I would suggest to replace it with an alkaline one as it last longer. As the name suggests, the back-up battery is to still provide the protection in an event of a mains power blackout.

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks for the tip Hon! Glad it helped.

[@fcllc4217]

According to most sources, you shouldn't use batteries interchangeably. You have to replace lithium batteries every year. Americans who follow the annual replacement rule generally do so at the clock change, so either Spring forward or Fall back. Here's what Consumer Resorts says about lithium vs alkaline batteries. "Lithium 9Vs aren’t recommended for smoke detectors unless you follow a strict battery replacement schedule. Those batteries maintain a high voltage until the end of their usable life, so they provide a much shorter “low battery” warning to alert you that it’s time to swap in a fresh one. Alkaline batteries, by comparison, have a more gradual voltage drop-off, prolonging the “low battery” alert and greatly increasing the odds that you’ll be nearby to get the alert."

[@dhirentrivedi958]

You made it easy ! Thank you for sharing info.

[@DaruDhillon]

Happy to help, Dhiren! Thanks!

[@yunocchika]

Ok ok you just made me feel like I could really do this! I've been dreading replacing mine. Your confidence is infectious. Great video!

[@DaruDhillon]

You can do it! Believe in yourself. I learned how to do this and so can you.

[@yunocchika]

@@DaruDhillon I did it!! Yay!! It took me a couple hours but I figured it out and tested it. Thank you so much.

[@DaruDhillon]

@@yunocchika I’m so glad you did it and figured it out on your own. Brava!! 👏🏽

[@RunicRhino22]

​@@yunocchika Love the profile picture :3

[@GTAEmergencyVideography]

Thank you for the great explanation. You have a great personality for the camera!

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks so much!

[@user-lu7te5tr6f]

Daru, I just wanted you to know that my 3 year old daughter LOVES watching your video on smoke detectors! She was afraid of them for so long but started to develop a fascination for them too, and always wants to watch "The Alarm Video with the Lady!" I'm going to buy her a toy toolset for Christmas now so she can properly teach me how to replace the alarms and mounting plates in our house now. :)

[@DaruDhillon]

That is awesome! Say hi to your daughter for me. It’s smart to teach her about something she was scared about. Good mom! A gift of tools for your girl is something I love. It teaches problem solving, builds confidence and creativity. Please say hi to your daughter for me!

[@johnoliverio8729]

Thank You! Very helpful.

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks John!

[@ianferguson9259]

Thank you, Ten minutes done and tested. Yo show the easiest most usable way.

[@DaruDhillon]

That’s fantastic. I’m glad you did it yourself! Best of all you made your home safer.

[@RiazMeghji]

Solid deep dive on smoke detectors Mama!

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks Riaz! Hope it helps you build your DIY skills. 💪🏽

[@JoseRojas-cj2cv]

Useful information. Thank you!

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks Jose! 😀

[@federicomaisch6812]

Thank you for sharing, very informative

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks Federico! Please subscribe if you like DIY tutorials. 😀

[@lynnharper9974]

Thank you so much because I didn’t know detectors didn’t have battery’s I managed to get mine apart.

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks Lynn! I’m glad you were able to DIY it.

[@Photoelectric_Elevators]

5:17 It’s a countdown! Lol Nice job with these tips!

[@DaruDhillon]

I wasn’t expecting that! Thanks!

[@VideoKal1]

Really good video. Exactly what I was looking for. Excellent job on the camera and editing. I just ordered a new smoke/carbon monoxide detector per your recommendations. Since the one I'm replacing is tied into other detectors in the house, do I have to replace them all at the same time or can I do one at a time? Thanks

[@DaruDhillon]

Hi Kal, what’s most important is that all your smoke detectors are working well and are not expired. Smoke detectors expire after 10 years. If you don’t know how old your detectors are it’s safest to replace them. To find the expiration date look on the side of your detector. If a date isn’t listed I would replace the the unit. Good job keeping your home safe. 👍🏽

[@damiensmith9095]

Thank you super helpful! 😊

[@DaruDhillon]

Glad you found it helpful Catherine! Thanks 😊

[@RAG718]

Wow. I didnt know they talk to you now. Mine started chirping for the first time since I bought the house 3 years ago so I'm "surfing the web" ,, I like the two-in-one ,, I have separate detectors now ,, i think I will look into this at my nearby home depot ,, thanks.

[@DaruDhillon]

RAG718 My pleasure, glad you found it helpful. I like the talking feature too, especially if you have the 2 in 1. Then you know exactly what it’s detecting.

[@Holabella]

Informative video, thx

[@hunter1260]

Nice video. yeah last year we updated to ones in my parents house they had ones from the 1980's but the strange thing was they had 2 signal wires instead of 1 like the ones now a days so when installing I had to hold the test button and my dad had to see witch wire was pulsing with a volt meter and on the one he was fooling around and I was like please hurry i'm going deaf here LOL. The 2 wire was a pain the first 2 we did tested didn't work wrong wire so had to take them and switch the wire what a project but we got it.

[@DaruDhillon]

It’s great that you kept at it and found a solution on your own. It’s nice that you were able to help your parents out! Thanks Hunter! 👍🏽

[@PatriotTwin]

thank you ~ very helpful! background music throughout detracts a bit.

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks for being nice about it. I agree it’s distracting. I’ve lowered the volume now on background music in my latest videos. Appreciate the feedback!

[@PatriotTwin]

@@DaruDhillon first time home owner--YT is great! thanks for your channel.

[@grekiely6245]

As a Firie (another country) I say, well done, a brilliant example of change out. I take that a "robbie" is what we would call a flat head.

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks! In Canada we call a square head a Robertson or Robbie. Named after the Canadian invention. We also call wire nuts Marrettes after the Canadian inventor.

[@grekiely6245]

​@@DaruDhillon Have to do mine soon. :)

[@FlightSim2703]

That was best introduction, thanks 🥰👍

[@DaruDhillon]

Glad it was helpful! 👍🏽

[@nwalker8866]

Great video! Love the info about the internet wire. Looks like there is an advantage to replacing these things with the newer model of the same brand so one does not have to deal with re-wiring a different wiring harness.

[@DaruDhillon]

Whatever brand you choose, I'd install the same units throughout your home. Also, when it comes time to replace them. I replace them all at once. Thanks for watching!

[@fcllc4217]

Interconnected, not internet.

[@murrijuana2842]

These new models are faulty pieces of shit...

[@joseaureus4165]

4 5thref f

[@brianzamparelli9166]

Not so anymore. Damn Kiddie has changed the plug on it's smoke and Co alarm. Didn't want to have to rewire it, but I do.

[@thomaschristopher8593]

great video. i was able to replace my two smoke detectors. thank you.

[@DaruDhillon]

That's great Thomas. Glad you were able to do the work yourself. Thanks for watching!

[@mahanteshkedache393]

Thank you

[@DaruDhillon]

My pleasure, Mahantesh!

[@user-yz3uh3lg8l]

Good video but my old wiring has 4 wires black, green, yellow and red and the units are linked between three levels. Any suggestions?

[@yogibearstie]

I am replacing 4 wired smoke detectors with 7 battery only smoke/CO detectors. I didn’t have any in the bedrooms and in CA they need to be integrated. My question is what do I do with the wires since I don’t need them? Can I tape off the connector and stuff it into the box?

[@arturorosales5482]

Fire !! Run be 🏃!!!

[@justin_t]

good video!

[@charlessmith1292]

very good!

[@DaruDhillon]

Great to hear thanks, Charles!

[@shaniquadurr9867]

Thank you so much

[@DaruDhillon]

Happy to help Shaniqua!

[@Alif-fj6wr]

Great video thanks

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks Alif, glad you liked it!

[@heatherjlennon]

I need to replace my old wired detectors, when I look at the wires I have Black, white and yellow. Would yellow and red be the same in this case?

[@DaruDhillon]

Hi Heather, I don’t have experience wiring with old wiring so I won’t be able to help you on this one. I hope you are able to find an answer to your question.

[@ankemeny]

Thank you for the video. However for viewers not in the USA, be careful about the wire colourings (at 2 mins 10 seconds of the video). In Australia, the RED wire is usually the ACTIVE "HOT" one. it is CRITICAL to not wire the wrong wire into the wrong socket. Check at your locality.

[@DaruDhillon]

I appreciate you sharing that information with viewers, Alex. Important safety information for international viewers. Hello to you in Australia 🇦🇺 from Toronto 🇨🇦

[@ankemeny]

@@DaruDhillon oh sorry, Toronto not USA. You must hate people thinking that you are in the USA. At least you can take comfort that your flag doesn't have a Union Jack in it any more, like ours does. So embarrassing.

[@timothysteele5045]

Thanks!

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks Timothy very kind of you!

[@jimbo09221980]

Hi daru, my smoke detector (same the one you have in the video) keeps beeping but I can’t seem to know what’s wrong. It’s brand new. Any ideas???

[@DaruDhillon]

I would check your connections and if you are still having issues the units are under warranty and can be returned to the store for a full refund. I would recommend keeping your receipts for any smoke detector brand you choose because they can fail before the warranty is up. I hope you were able to find a solution Jim.

[@fasa1205]

make sure to get a combo ion/photo (for sleeping areas), ion smoke/co in hallways (not near kitchen) or photo smoke/co in hallways (near kitchen) everywhere else should have ion or photo smoke/co detectors. my recommendations.

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks for sharing your tips!

[@ericklucas9624]

Thank u lady

[@DaruDhillon]

My pleasure Erick! 😊

[@johnnieanderson3710]

You are Amazing!!! If I am replacing an expired Kidde hard-wired smoke detector, can I use the old wire harness and just plug it into the new detector, of which the red, black, and white wires are aligned with the old wire harness? Do I need to turn off the circuit breaker before connecting them? Thank you so much!!

[@DaruDhillon]

Always turn off the breaker to be safe. Thanks! Glad you made the change.

[@Toyotaboi2009]

That’s cool

[@acharya23]

Thanks for tips! For testing: Does the test stop automatically after its cycle or does the test/silence button need to be pressed again to stop the test?

[@DaruDhillon]

My pleasure. When I test them, I let the audible alarm run it’s course without interruption. On other occasions I press the button again to hush. I find the audible function helpful to distinguish the cause of alarm. Thanks for the question, Saurabh!

[@dorisjones5855]

So a couple of questions... we have Kidde smoke detector system in this house... the one in the main room goes off every three months... and we put another 9 volt in it.. But we are done with that. We want to change it out with a lithium... however there are so many manufacturers out there... We can't afford to replace them all at once and would like to go to a different brand... if we just put in the one for now will it be compatible with the rest of the older kidde system.. we want one that is alexa compatible and talks

[@DaruDhillon]

Hi Doris, you don’t have to replace them all. It’s important that they are all working and having one that goes off randomly is frustrating. Smoke detectors from major brands will come with a guarantee for up to 10 years. It’s a good idea whatever brand you choose, to keep your receipt. On occasion, smoke detectors will malfunction and I have had to exchange them at no cost. Thanks for the question.

[@markb.1259]

A++ video!! Just a little too loud on the audio. Great content though!! Thank You!

[@DaruDhillon]

I’m happy the video helped! We’ll be lowering the music next time. Appreciate the feedback! 👋🏽

[@sherrykuipers878]

thanks for the information, what is the brand of smoke detector that you are installing? and where can we purchase one.

[@DaruDhillon]

It’s a Kiddee smoke detector. They are available at your local hardware stores or online. Thanks for watching!

[@sherrykuipers878]

@@DaruDhillon Thank you!

[@robertcourtemanche1027]

Merci :)

[@DaruDhillon]

Avec plaisir!

[@Sparx_the_furry_ice_dog]

I like to replace my battery is cheap little things but it has a battery literally sealed besides if it’s the battery goes dead how am I supposed to collect it?☹️ 1:04

[@kathyana9777]

Thx for your video! How to turn off the power of the detector?

[@DaruDhillon]

You should turn it off at the breaker before replacing. I also like to use a voltage tester to confirm it’s off.

[@katem2793]

If I am replacing an expired Kidde hard wired smoke detector, can I use the old wire harness and just plug it into the new detector, or do I need to use the new one and attach each wire again? Many Thanks!

[@DaruDhillon]

Hi Kate, yes you can. If the harness fits your new smoke detector you can clip the new unit into your existing harness. Some older harnesses are not compatible. In which case I wire a new one. Hopefully that’s not the case. I have a wiring smoke detectors video you can check out if needed. Thanks for the question! Hope it’s an easy swap out. 👍🏽

[@katem2793]

@@DaruDhillon thanks so much for this helpful video and your response!

[@C5drummer]

I have 14 hardwired Kidde AC Hardwired Smoke Alarm i12060 smoke detectors hooked into a system-wide alarm system in the house. They are 6 years old. The hallway one beeps every 3 minutes no matter if I remove it to discharge it, change the battery (correct direction, using 4 different NEW Duracell 9V batteries), etc. So I bought a new one and THIS one is doing the SAME THING!! I have replaced its battery with a NEW Energizer 9V bought today, removed and discharged it, replaced the wires, and it STILL BEEPS. Any advice regarding this issue short of calling an electrician? VERY aggravating!

[@valeriepatterson888]

Love your hair

[@mauricedegroff5669]

I agree it’s easy to do and thank you for that. My problem is standing on a latter 8 feet in the air with bad knees, probably smarter and cheaper for me to hire somebody to do it even though I know how to do it there’s a lot of things I know how to do but when you get around 80 they get more challenging. Again thank you though.

[@DaruDhillon]

It’s smart to know what you should hire out for. Stay safe and take care of yourself. Ladders are tricky. I don’t like going on roofs anymore. Trust your instincts. That’s your body’s way of protecting yourself. 👍🏽

[@user-wh4pe7xu2d]

In my community, the fire department will send someone to your house to install new detectors. My husband and I are senior citizens who are afraid of falling.

[@DaruDhillon]

@@user-wh4pe7xu2dthat’s a wonderful program and idea for others. Thanks for sharing! Services like yours save lives.

[@DaruDhillon]

Appreciate it! I decided to shoot this video after a friend wanted wi-fi smoke detectors. I talked him out of it. This is the best way to go. Your health and safety is most important.

[@jo0mee]

when the electrician quotes you 1300 to replace 6 detectors and you look up how easy it is hahahahh

[@DaruDhillon]

The beauty of KZbin! You’ve got it’s! 💪🏽

[@christopherrizza7119]

What model is this. Looks cool and easy to install

[@DaruDhillon]

You are right, it’s an easy install. I used the Kidde P4010ACLEDSCOCA which is a smoke and carbon monoxide detector plus strobe. Thanks for watching Christopher! Please subscribe to support my channel.

[@christopherrizza7119]

@@DaruDhillon subscribed

[@IWantToMature85]

We had changed ours because just changing the battery still has it beeping. Last year, we learned that they expire after so time. This year, it was time for another to be changed. We bought another one, replaced old one with it yet I wake up with it beeping

[@DaruDhillon]

If you have updated all the smoke detectors in your home and one of the new ones is beeping, or not working properly are you able to return it to the store, or company for a refund? I personally install Kidde smoke detectors because they come with a 10 year guarantee. If you have an issue you get a full refund with receipt. It's important that your smoke detector is clean, not exposed to construction dust, paint, etc.

[@krisyallowega5487]

Luckily where I live, the code for homes is one smoke detector located in the hallway outside bedrooms. Multi-unit properties require the smoke detector in the stairwell, on every floor, plus one in every apartment.

[@DaruDhillon]

It's interesting how much codes vary from one place to the next. Always interesting to know the differences. Thanks Kris!

[@krisyallowega5487]

@@DaruDhillon I can imagine why there maybe such diversity between building codes across Canada. The home may not be multi-unit but more multi-family or generational. Thank you so much for your response.

[@dylanchalmers3011]

@Daru Dhillon our detectors are likely getting replaced this weekend

[@DaruDhillon]

That’s great that you are updating your detectors and keeping everyone in your home safe!!

[@dylanchalmers3011]

@@DaruDhillon i saw you had no rewiring to do too

[@DaruDhillon]

@@dylanchalmers3011 in this video I didn’t. I have another video on how to wire.

[@dylanchalmers3011]

@@DaruDhillon for area's without a smoke alarm?

[@DaruDhillon]

@@dylanchalmers3011 I show how to wire your junction box not fishing the wire through the ceiling.

[@pjwill1077]

i have 4 usi smoke detectors that are expired. I replaced one but have not pulled off the sticker for the battery. However, all my smoke detectors (3 old ones and 1 newly installed one) are all beeping continuously. What did I do wrong?

[@DaruDhillon]

Hi PJ, You need to replace all your expired smoke detectors. Smoke detectors expire because dust accumulates on the smoke detector sensor this can cause them beep and reduces their ability to detect smoke or carbon monoxide. It’s a safety issue.

[@WalkOverHotCoal]

If your units have back-up batteries, then I think they are running low. It is also my belief that all hard-wired units also have a back-up battery in case the mains power is off.

[@cooljorge8074]

I’m using the same type of alarm can I just replace the alarm and leave the bracket and wire

[@DaruDhillon]

Yes you can Jorge. That’s a big advantage it makes replacing your old alarms really easy. Be sure to test your new alarm to ensure it’s working properly. Enjoy your weekend! 👋🏽

[@dontblameme6328]

What other battery powered devices do you use?

[@DaruDhillon]

Taser

[@CT--fd6gc]

Replacing mine. I do not have the red wire since its spliced into the light circuit I guess.

[@DaruDhillon]

If the smoke detector you are replacing doesn’t have the red wire then it’s not connected to any other smoke detectors. Older homes are generally wired this way. If you ever plan on renovating adding interconnected smoke detectors is really important for the safety of you and your loved ones. Good to hear you’re replacing yours CT!👍🏽

[@CPerez-zy1jk]

That music is annoying when your trying to concentrate

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks for letting me know. I’ve lowered the music on my recent videos. Appreciate the feedback!

[@moniammonsen5634]

Kidde smoke detector with no battery

[@northstarstatepolitics1652]

So I will say this, 10 year alarms DONT WORK. None of them last 10 years. They are also prone to false alarms, aside from that, Good tips!

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks for watching Jace. I’ve replaced some close to the seven/eight year mark. In my area you have to install these models to pass our electrical code. I prefer them however, I like hearing other people’s perspectives!

[@northstarstatepolitics1652]

@@DaruDhillon yeah some places its the law about 10 year alarms. Like Houston Texas and Madison Wisconsin. I feel bad for those people lol

[@Photoelectric_Elevators]

False Alarms are caused by dust interfering the sensor. You should clean the alarm.

[@northstarstatepolitics1652]

@@Photoelectric_Elevators I know this is a bit late but, people I've known have had 10 year sealed battery alarms and they have had false alarm issues, and have vaccumed them out, or used canned air and it hasnt worked. The false alarms continue. And thats not just my family, look at amazon reviews for these 10 year alarms.

[@robertkarp2070]

They make batteries that last 10 years, that are specific for smoke detectors. What people really have a struggle with is changing the batteries for smoke detectors that are installed on really high vaulted ceilings. I haven't seen a video yet that addresses the ones that are hardwired in or have the battery opening that don't slide open.

[@DaruDhillon]

That’s a value added tip on the batteries. Thanks for sharing Robert! Good to know.

[@andycoffman]

This is a great video however I cannot seem to find a 10 year battery PLUS hardwired that does not come with the connector with pins already connected??

[@DaruDhillon]

Hi Andrew thanks for letting me know. I have a video on how to wire a smoke detector if interested where you can attach the quick connect. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYSZnpyMhN-nfdU

[@gerardoaguilar3867]

Can you add receptacles from a fire alarm?

[@DaruDhillon]

For our code the smoke detector is on its own with one light fixture only. You’d have to check your local electrical code. I like the safety of having it separate.

[@wanimebooba4378]

How connect it with panel

[@normferguson2769]

I have replaced a few 10 year alarms after 3 years for some reason.

[@DaruDhillon]

It does happen on occasion, unfortunately with smoke detectors. Thanks for taking the time to comment. It’s an important reminder. For that reason it’s good to save your receipts. You can get a free replacement with warranty.

[@B727X]

I can’t get my hallway one or my bedroom one to work. My dad died recently and my mom is handicapped. Could they possibly still be beeping because of them being interconnected and it’s telling me there are other ones that are dead?

[@DaruDhillon]

You’re kind to be helping your mom and condolences on the loss of your father. To help you can check each detector for its expiration date. If you can’t locate the expiration date it’s time to replace them. They need to be replaced every 10 years because they expire. Sometimes one unit will malfunction and start beeping or the alarm will actually malfunction and go off repeatedly. In that case you can press the test button on each unit to locate the one that’s not working and replace it. It’s important that they are all working properly. I hope you are able to find a solution.

[@ACMaverick]

I’m having issues removing the old smoke alarm from the ceiling, seems like it’s locked. Is there a tab or something I need to push to turn it?

[@DaruDhillon]

Usually you can apply a little pressure pushing upwards and turn it to the left. Turn off the breaker first. When in doubt I would also try the opposite direction in case it’s reversed.

[@ACMaverick]

@@DaruDhillon Thanks yeah I ended up having to twist harder as you said and it finally moved, the Kidde ones can be a pain like that.. thanks

[@DaruDhillon]

@@ACMaverick I appreciate you replying because sometimes a little extra muscle is what it takes. Glad you figured it out on your own. That’s awesome.

[@thomasmanson1119]

What brand and model is that smoke detector?

[@DaruDhillon]

Hi Thomas, you can check out the link in description box, thanks! This one is a Kidde.

[@1lionyouth]

What should I do if I've replaced all the old ones got brand new batteries for each and then they still beep?

[@DaruDhillon]

Check each individual units test button and it’s expiration date. If it’s expired or has no date replace them. Too much dust on old smoke detectors’ sensors make them less sensitive and dangerous.

[@JoeBucks]

So if I'm installing a new hardwired smoke detector, do I have to re-wire everything or just plug the existing wires coming out of ceiling into the new smoke detector?

[@DaruDhillon]

If you are replacing an existing hardwired detector that has a quick connect pigtail like the one in the video you can swap out the detector for a new one from the same brand. They also sell pigtail adapters online if needed. If your original smoke detector is really old and doesn’t have the quick connection you may have to hardwire it. I have a video on how to wire smoke detectors in the description box if needed. Thanks for the question Joe 👍🏽

[@JoeBucks]

@DaruDhillon Wow, thanks for the quick response! It has the quick connect plug like in your video. Didn't think it would be that easy! Great video btw ! 😊

[@DaruDhillon]

@@JoeBucks you’re in luck it’s a simple swap! Good luck, you’ve got this. 👍🏽

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks Joe! All the best to you. You've got this 😃

[@dianashier4369]

If I’m replacing one hardwired smoke detector, do I need to replace all the other detectors at the same house?

[@DaruDhillon]

Hi Diana, you should replace all smoke detectors that are expired, malfunctioning or not working. Thanks for the question. Good luck with your project!

[@smallnuts2]

What if wires are different ? Ceiling is white, black and yellow. New detector has white, black and red.

[@eshwarkhadka]

It's 3am at night and the alarm is ringing every 10 mins 😂 irritating

[@DaruDhillon]

That’s the way. Deep sleep and a terrifying 3am wake up! I’d have nightmares the next day. 😂

[@annalafleur7641]

How to change the battery in the ceiling smoke alarm

[@DaruDhillon]

At the front of the alarm their should be a little rectangular panel that you can slide open. I hope that works for you.

[@Fruitful888]

Visual alarm? Can u elaborate?

[@DaruDhillon]

This detector has a built-in strobe light. The light flashes very brightly so people who have difficulty hearing can see the alarm. It’s required by code here in Canada. I had a lot of studio style lights on during my video shoot so you couldn’t notice it but under normal lighting it’s very apparent. Thanks for the question!

[@karenrodriguez807]

My problem is they never labeled the breaker box when they installed the new smoke detectors. So I don’t know how to shut them down.

[@DaruDhillon]

If you have someone who can help you locate the breaker that would be helpful. You can use a voltage tester to help you out.

[@svin7987]

impressive you can hold the balance while standing like that. I'm afraid i can't.

[@DaruDhillon]

Get help if you need to. It’s not easy to be on ladders.

[@RageQuitter0531]

It seems like you cut out the part I was wondering about which is how the "plate" is secured to the ceiling. I'm confued because when I was trying to "twist" my smoke detector off the entire thing came off the wall (the detector itself and the plate it attaches). How is that possible?? Seems like my plate wasn't screwed on

[@DaruDhillon]

You’re spot on! You should be able to remove the smoke detector on it’s on with a gentle twist. That being said, I’ve seen many that are not installed properly and like you’ve seen the whole thing comes off. If it does, install the mounting plate so that your 2 screws are secure in the small part of the key hole openings on the mounting plate. Thanks for the question!

[@RageQuitter0531]

@@DaruDhillon Thanks, do I just use the two screw holes in the electrical box?

[@DaruDhillon]

@@RageQuitter0531 yes those two holes are for your mounting screws. You can attach the mounting plate directly onto your electrical box and install the screws.

[@judycolson6047]

shouldn't you be turning off your circuit breaker before doing any work with electrical wires?

[@DaruDhillon]

Yes, all electrical starts with breaker turned off in each video then a double check is performed with voltage tester.

[@jaytempleton4146]

What is the name of the product

[@DaruDhillon]

Hi Jay, please check the link in the description box for all the details. Thanks!

[@pambalakhan6020]

👍🏼❤️

[@Koskos504]

I watched all the male gurus on this topic and nothing came together until I watched this. Something about how a woman explains things just lights the bulb in my head. And the smoke detector sounds are now off! Yes!!!

[@DaruDhillon]

That’s really nice of you to say. Thank you! I’m working on more videos with a goal of making sense of common problems we all face at home. Please subscribe if you’d like to learn more. Hats off to you for fixing your smoke detector it’s a good skill to know! They can be annoying otherwise.

[@DaruDhillon]

@Ernst Starkhört the complement came from a man. Kind and appreciated. 🙏🏽

[@Koskos504]

@Ernst Starkhört On the contrary; your version is too dumbed down and unsophisticated for my brain cells.

[@williamkavanagh8805]

Great advice from a very beautiful lady.

[@shirleyxu7547]

3 feet of the vaulted ceiling?

[@DaruDhillon]

Follow the recommendations on the smoke detector. 3 feet up from wall height.

[@jojokeane]

What if the beeping is coming from the ceiling? I disconnected the smoke alarm unit but the ceiling still beeps. I threw away the unit.

[@DaruDhillon]

I would try to locate the source of the beeping. I haven’t come across this issue. If you found a solution or if someone has a suggestion please add a comment.

[@jojokeane]

@@DaruDhillon One reply on another channel said that the hardwiring may connect to an older alarm system no longer in use. It certainly looks like it. A newer model was slapped over old location. I can get the braker to the mystery beeping shut off but then I have no electricity for my stove. I am going to try and completely seal off the wires with a plastic lid, caulking, spackle and paint. I can't be disengaging a whole hardwired alarm system. I don't know what I'm doing and I'd have to get into an attic.

[@DaruDhillon]

@@jojokeane I'm sorry that's the situation you find yourself in. If your old smoke detector wires are in a junction box for safety it needs to have a removable cover so that you can access it if needed.

[@markschantz870]

I have a question how come since the smoke alarm has a light how come wasn’t that working 🤔

[@DaruDhillon]

At the time I shot the video I was using three bright studio lights. Because they are extremely bright you can’t notice the strobe light in the video. I actually retested the smoke detectors with the lighting kit turned off to be sure and during my inspection. I didn’t include the strobe light footage because some people have sensitivity to flashing lights. Good question and observation. 👍🏽

[@allengumm1157]

Interesting info, but you tell us how to squeeze on something to remove the battery from the wire connection, but you don't show us. :(

[@DaruDhillon]

Hi Allen, if you’d like to install the harness for a hardwired smoke detector here’s my video on how to wire a smoke detector: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYSZnpyMhN-nfdU In the video I’ll show you how to wire the harness if you don’t have one installed yet. Cheers and thanks for the comment👍🏽

[@Mindraker1]

"I'm just gonna push on this and it's going to pop right out..." SIKE

[@Yugiboii]

Anyone ran into a scenario where the beeping is coming from the ceiling and not the detector itself? I replaced my detector with a new one hoping it stops the 5 beeps but to no avail. Anyone?

[@dianeunderwood3836]

Yes this is currently happening to me with one of my smoke detectors. Chirping is coming from the ceiling where I detached and removed one of the smoke detectors. Since I’ve two smoke detectors that are interconnected I think the one that is still attached is causing the electrical socket box to chirp from the wiring. Will get an electrician in to solve it.

[@Yugiboii]

@@dianeunderwood3836 my issue was actually this… I replaced the hallway detector a few days but forgot to throw it away. I then left the house for a week and my brother ended up taking the old one (it still beep even after being taken down) and put it in the night stand in my room. The beeping wasn’t from the smoke detector in my room but rather the old one I didn’t throw away lol took me a week to figure it out since I don’t use my nightstand often and my brother was away. Even the electricians didn’t have an answer for me, they just told me it was probably my neighbor… best of luck to you!

[@DiademStudios9]

Uhhh not sure if anyone caught this but she is actually using 14/2 wire. If you go to the store and buy 14/3 wire, you will be returning it because it will come with 4 wires....

[@DaruDhillon]

Hi Josue, there isn’t anything to catch, in that sense. The first smoke detector closest to the panel, like this is wired with a 14/2 wire which is the home run, it powers the first detector only. The 14/3 wire leads to the next smoke detector. That’s what we use thereafter to connect all other smoke detectors. The fourth wire is the ground. I have a video on how to wire smoke detectors if you would like to learn more. No need to return anything. This is wired properly, to code and was inspected. Hope that helps!

[@robertcaldwell2994]

To interconnect you want a third insulated wire. You would use the bare grounding wire to interconnect.

[@conservativeamber1216]

Hey I'm a Dhillon as well 🙂..I used to be a Gill by the way you are Gorgeous

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks Amber, welcome to the fam! I grew up with a lot of friends who are Gill, great people! ❤️

[@ccat2840]

So it’s ok to DIY? It’s not required to have someone else do the work??

[@DaruDhillon]

Where I have lived replacing a smoke detector does not require a permit. You would have to check your local electrical safety code to know what is allowed in your area. Wiring a smoke detector does require a permit. Hope that helps. Thanks C Cat!

[@jzxwood]

Thanks! Good vid. Your really cute 🔥