Customer Reviews For The First Alert SCO5CN Battery Operated Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (1039837)
Laurie Poulsen
October 28, 2020Easy To Install
Easy to install and we are pleased with the convenient access to the batteries when they need to be replaced.
Mary Ann Fraley
October 20, 2020very pleased
The package came blazingly fast! and I hadn't paid for expedited delivery, either!... The alarm was exactly what I was looking for just like the old one that died, so I'm very pleased.
Waldo Theatre
October 19, 2020utility room
installed easily - look good!
Martin Briggs
October 15, 2020Easy to install and work fine
Gary Tokarcik
October 13, 2020Ordered three and got an excellant price. Intstalled easily.
Teddy Brown
October 10, 2020Great item!
Second time ordering these from you, we are very pleased. thank you!
Jim
August 12, 2020Good Service and Product
The alarm went out the same day it was ordered and works properly so far. The only downside is a small box would have been better for shipping than the plastic envelope it came in, in order to prevent shipping damage. The small piece of plastic with the batteries was crushed.
RAYMOND SAKSA
August 4, 2020smoke detector
Very fast delivery.
Dave S.
August 4, 2020Overall solid
These are great overall, my one small complaints is that when testing them, it's sometimes hard to press the button. But overall highly recommended.
Bruce DeYoung
August 4, 2020So far so good, seems to be a quality protection advice, easily installation and no false alarms
Adrienne Inman
July 31, 2020Excellent product. Easy to install. Works perfectly!!
Adrienne Inman
July 27, 2020Excellent product. Easy to install. Works perfectly!!
FERAS ALFRIH
July 22, 2020Mr
all things are good
FERAS ALFRIH
July 21, 2020Mr
all things are good
Joseph Chiodin
May 22, 2020Good
Easy to install. All worked without problems. No false alarms.
Myron Wessinger
May 8, 2020Works as described
Ordered 3, tested for smoke and they work very well.
Ted Erdman
April 24, 2020They seem to work.
SteveAnna Williams
April 20, 2020Item is as described
Great quality and value
Laurie Cavanaugh
April 16, 2020Great buy!
Great buy and very fast delivery.
Michael Ferko
March 9, 2020Great Alarm
Easy installation, carefree and highly recommended.
Other reasons include: It could be a different device or appliance such as a security system, monitor, carbon monoxide alarm, or other device which has a similar low battery or alert signal. Some of the same factors that cause unwanted alarms can cause intermittent alarms: dust and insects in the alarm or power interruptions in hardwired alarms. Improper wiring on AC or AC/DC smoke alarms. AC alarms will chirp every 5 seconds if the interconnect wire is grounded. The orange interconnect wire should NEVER be grounded; it should only be used to interconnect other smoke alarms or compatible devices.
- You may not be holding the test button down long enough. Try holding it down for up to 10 seconds (20 seconds on photoelectric models) .
- Your battery may not be installed properly or snapped all the way in place. Even if the alarm sounded briefly when the battery touched the terminals, you still need to make sure it is snapped securely in place. If the battery is loose, in cannot power the smoke alarm properly. After installing new batteries, be sure to test your smoke detector.
- Your AC power may not be on. AC and AC/DC units will have a power indicator light (red or green) that shines continuously when they are receiving electrical power.
- If you have a 10-Year model, the smoke alarm may not have been properly activated. If the tab broke away before the alarm was activated, you can use a toothpick to move the switch over to test the alarm.
- There may be insufficient battery power, try new batteries.
- Problems with voltage or insufficient electrical power (brown out) may cause a continuous weak sounding alarm. For AC or AC/DC models, temporarily disconnect power at the service panel until the brown out is over. If you do not restore the AC power, your smoke alarms cannot warn you of a fire.
- Incompatible warning device. If an incompatible alarm or auxiliary device is linked into a series of AC or AC/DC smoke alarms it may cause the system inadvertently go off.
- It is possible that your smoke alarm "silence" button was pushed by mistake. The alarm will now "chirp" once a minute for up to 15 minutes before resetting.
- Are you sure it's the smoke alarm? Funny to ask, but other devices have similar low battery chirps or warning tones.
- Your "new" batteries may not be fresh. If batteries are stored, especially in cold areas like refrigerators, they lose their charge more quickly. Always check the freshness date on the package when buying new batteries. Keep plenty of replacement batteries on hand so that you are sure to always be protected by your smoke alarms.
If it's time to replace your alarms, consider the NEW 10-Year Life series and never have to worry about a battery replacement for the life of the alarm.10-Year alarms are available in smoke, carbon monoxide and combination alarms.
Here are a few situations that may cause a carbon monoxide alarm "false alarm:"
- The carbon monoxide alarm needs to be relocated. Carbon monoxide alarms should be located 15-20 feet away from all fossil fuel burning sources like furnaces and stoves. Alarms should be located 10 feet away from sources of humidity like showers.
- Fossil fuel burning appliances may not be burning fuel completely. Check pilot lights/flames for blue color. Appearance of yellow or orange flames indicates incomplete combustion-a source of carbon monoxide.
Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm
First Alert Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms work exceptionally well in detecting smoldering fires. Leaps in ingenuity and technology have allowed this alarm to successfully decipher between nonhazardous and potentially life threatening smoke patterns. The realization of Photoelectric Smoke Sensing Technology will effectively reduce the number of nuisance alarms triggered by cooking smoke and shower steam. This alarm comes equipped with a Mute Button that serves the dual purpose of quickly silencing your alarm as well as testing its function.
Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms utilize an Electrochemical Sensor that allows for optimal efficiency in detecting carbon monoxide. This alarm also comes equipped with an EZ access battery door that removes the hassle and burden of collecting your alarm from the ceiling and replacing its batteries. The combination of an End of Life Timer and an increased emphasis on the unit's 85db sound output establish peace of mind, while the inclusion of Dual Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Sensing all but guarantees the safest of experiences. This alarm carries a 7 year limited warranty and complies with UL217 and UL2034 Standards.
This Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm is for you if:
- You want the protection of 2 alarms in one: smoke and carbon monoxide.
Where To Place Carbon Monoxide Alarms:
- One on every level of the home and one in each sleeping area.
Where To Place Smoke Alarms:
- One in every bedroom, and at least one on every level of the home.
First Alert Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm SCO5CN
* California and New York Residents - Please note this alarm is not compliant with your state's 10 Year Sealed Battery Alarm Legislation Requirements.