What Is The Sound Of A First Alert Smoke Or CO Alarm?

What is the sound of a Smoke Alarm Kangaroo Point or CO alarm?

What's the difference between smoke and carbon monoxide alarms?

If your smoke, carbon monoxide, or combination detector goes off and you don't test it, it's alerting you to a potentially dangerous condition that has to be addressed right away. Ascertain that everyone in your home is aware of the sound of your smoke and CO alarms, as well as what to do if they are activated.

Three loud beeps, repeating emergency smoke alarm

The alarm will beep three (3) times in a loud, repetitive sequence when it detects smoke in your home. At 85 decibels, the First Alert alarm sequences are exceptionally loud. Even sleeping persons will be alerted to emergencies thanks to this industry-standard alarm setting.

What to Do If a Smoke Alarm Goes Off

If your smoke alarm detects smoke, it will emit a three-beep alert pattern that is very loud.

·         Don't freak out; keep your cool.

·         Stick to your family's escape strategy.

·         Get out of the house as soon as you can.

·         Do not pause to change or collect anything.

·         Before you open a door, feel it with the back of your hand.

·         If a door is cool, slowly open it.

·         Don't open a smoldering door.

·         Close all doors and windows unless you need to escape through them.

·         Using a handkerchief, cover your nose and mouth (preferably damp).

·         Take a few deep, brief breaths.

·         Please meet at the designated location outside your home and conduct a headcount to ensure that everyone made it out safely.

·         From outside, call the Fire Department as quickly as possible.

·         Give your address first, followed by your name.

·         For any reason, never return to a burning structure.

Four loud sounds, recurring emergency carbon monoxide (CO) alarm

Your alarm will sound four (4) times in a loud, repeated sequence with a high carbon monoxide level. At 85 decibels, the First Alert alarm sequences are exceptionally loud. Even sleeping persons will be alerted to emergencies thanks to this industry-standard alarm setting.

If the CO Alarm Goes Off, What Should You Do?

·         If carbon dioxide is detected, your alarm will emit a four-beep sequence.

·         Toggle the Test/Silence switch.

·         Call your local emergency services, the fire department, or 911 for assistance.

·         Move to fresh air as soon as possible, either outside or through an open door or window.

·         Make a headcount to ensure that everyone is there.

·         Re-enter the premises or walk away from the open door or window until an emergency responder has come, the premises have been aired out, and your CO alarm has returned to normal.

If your CO alarm reactivates within 24 hours after following steps 1-3, repeat steps 1-3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate for CO sources from fuel-burning equipment and appliances and inspect for proper operation of this equipment. If any issues are discovered during the examination, have the equipment serviced right away. If the technician did not inspect any combustion equipment, consult the manufacturer's instructions or contact the manufacturer directly for more information about CO safety for this equipment. Check to see whether any motor vehicles are functioning in an attached garage or near the house.