Question 1

Smoke alarm fails to give an audible signal when the test button is pressed

Accepted Answer

Possible cause: The batteries are faulty, or some other fault has occurred. Replace the batteries or the alarm unit.

Question 2

CO alarm chirps every 60 seconds with the red LED flashing

Accepted Answer

Possible cause: Low batteries. Replace the batteries as soon as possible.

Question 3

The CO alarm gives two chirps every half-minute alongside a double flash of its red LED

Accepted Answer

Possible cause: The alarm has reached the end of its life. Replace the alarm.

Question 4

CO alarm chirps every 30 seconds with the red LED flashing every 30 seconds

Accepted Answer

Possible cause: A fault with the alarm. Replace the alarm.

Question 5

CO alarm's red LED is on with a constant tone

Accepted Answer

Possible cause: A malfunction with the alarm. Replace the alarm.

Question 6

CO alarm sounds a loud, continuous tone with the red LED lit

Accepted Answer

Possible cause: Dangerous levels of carbon monoxide have been detected. Follow the emergency procedures described in the handbook (evacuate, ventilate, and don't return until the alarm clears).

Question 7

Smoke alarm sounds erratic or low

Accepted Answer

Possible cause: This can indicate a defective alarm. Return the smoke alarm for service

Elddis Smoke & CO Alarms

Master Troubleshooting & Diagnostics Matrix

Error Code / Indicator	Symptom / Meaning	Possible Cause	Step-by-Step DIY Fix	Suggested Actions
`N/A`	Smoke alarm fails to give an audible signal when the test button is pressed	The batteries are faulty, or some other fault has occurred	Replace the batteries or the alarm unit.	DIY Safe
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`N/A`	CO alarm chirps every 60 seconds with the red LED flashing	Low batteries	Replace the batteries as soon as possible.	DIY Safe
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`N/A`	The CO alarm gives two chirps every half-minute alongside a double flash of its red LED	The alarm has reached the end of its life	Replace the alarm.	DIY Safe
`N/A`	CO alarm chirps every 30 seconds with the red LED flashing every 30 seconds	A fault with the alarm	Replace the alarm.	DIY Safe
`N/A`	CO alarm's red LED is on with a constant tone	A malfunction with the alarm	Replace the alarm.	DIY Safe
`N/A`	CO alarm sounds a loud, continuous tone with the red LED lit	Dangerous levels of carbon monoxide have been detected	Follow the emergency procedures described in the handbook (evacuate, ventilate, and don't return until the alarm clears).	DIY Safe
`N/A`	Smoke alarm sounds erratic or low	This can indicate a defective alarm	Return the smoke alarm for service	Professional Intervention Required