Changing the smoke detector battery: how it works

A smoke detector is an important protective measure in your household and should always be in working order. If your smoke detector starts beeping and there is no smoke present, the battery is usually dead. Replace it promptly so that the smoke detector continues to work properly.

How to change the smoke detector battery

For several years, legislation has required homeowners to install smoke detectors in all apartments. In rental apartments, this is done by the landlord or a craftsman. However, the batteries must be changed independently, even in rental apartments. Most smoke detectors use clear audible signals to alert you that a battery needs to be changed. You should not ignore these indications and should not simply remove the batteries without immediately inserting new ones, otherwise there will be no protection in the event of an undetected fire. In addition, with some homeowner's insurance policies, a non-functioning smoke alarm may result in any fire damage not being covered. Batteries for your smoke alarm can be found online, in electronics stores, drugstores and many supermarkets.

How to proceed

1. Climb up a ladder and carefully detach the smoke alarm from the wall bracket.
2. Open the cover of the battery compartment.
3. Remove the old batteries.
4. Insert new batteries. Achten Sie darauf, die Batterien richtig herum einzusetzen.
5. Schließen Sie die Abdeckung und befestigen Sie den Rauchmelder wieder an der Decke.