CO alarm battery change in Exeter
Professional co alarm battery change services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
5-10 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
CO alarm beeping at you? Battery changed and alarm tested in minutes. I'll check it's still in date too - these things expire and people don't realise.
Stop The Beep, Stay Safe
That intermittent beep from your CO alarm. Usually at 3am. Driving you absolutely spare.
Your CO alarm is trying to tell you something: "I need a new battery or I can't protect you."
Carbon monoxide poisoning is no joke. Your alarm needs to work. Let me sort it.
💡 Pro tip: CO alarms have an expiry date (usually 5-10 years from manufacture). Even with a fresh battery, an expired alarm won't protect you. I'll check the date while I'm changing the battery.
Why It Matters
| ✅ Working CO Alarm | ❌ Faulty/Dead Alarm |
|---|---|
| Detects CO before dangerous levels | No warning of deadly gas |
| Family protected while sleeping | False sense of security |
| Legal requirement for rentals | Landlord in breach of regulations |
| Peace of mind | Worry every time boiler fires up |
What I'll Do
🔧 Quick Service
- Replace battery with correct type
- Test alarm function (press test button, verify sound)
- Check manufacture date - if expired, you need a new alarm
- Quick visual check of your other alarms while I'm there
📦 You're Left With
- Working, tested CO alarm
- Knowledge of when it expires
- No more annoying beeping
- Family safety maintained
Pricing
| Service | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single CO alarm battery | 5-10 mins | £60 |
| Multiple alarms | 10-15 mins | £60 |
Minimum callout is £60 for first hour. I usually bring standard 9V batteries - if yours needs something unusual I'll let you know.
Common Situations
⚠️ Beeping in the middle of the night - low battery warning (it always seems to be 3am!)
⚠️ Different beep pattern - could be end-of-life warning, not just battery
⚠️ Can't reach it safely - ceiling mounted, high stairwell, you're not steady on ladders
✅ Quick job - sorted in minutes, tested before I leave
Why Choose Us for CO alarm battery change in Exeter?
Alarm tested after battery change
Check expiry date while I'm there
Stops that annoying beep
Your family's safety maintained
What to Expect
Step 1: Access The Alarm
Whether it's on the ceiling, high on a wall, or in an awkward spot, I'll get to it safely.
Step 2: Replace & Test
Old battery out, new one in, test button pressed. You'll hear a loud alarm sound - that's what we want.
Step 3: Check Date
I'll check the manufacture or expiry date. If it's expired, the whole unit needs replacing and I'll tell you.
🔧 DIY Tips
This is one of the simpler jobs if you want to do it yourself:
🔧 What you'll need
- Replacement battery (usually 9V, sometimes AA)
- Stepladder if ceiling-mounted
- Someone to hold the ladder if you're wobbly
🔋 Finding the right battery
- Take the alarm off its mounting plate (usually twists or slides)
- Open the battery compartment
- Note the battery type (9V, AA, etc.)
- Buy the right replacement
🔧 Changing it
- Remove old battery
- Insert new battery (watch the + and - orientation)
- Press test button - you should get a LOUD alarm
- Reset the alarm if it keeps beeping
- Remount on the plate
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Buying wrong battery type
- Putting battery in backwards
- Not testing after replacement
- Ignoring an expired alarm (new battery won't help)
- Working on a wobbly chair instead of proper ladder
💡 Pro trick: Write the date you changed the battery on a small label stuck to the alarm. Makes it easy to remember when you last did it.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
Multiple alarms? Tell me when you book and I'll do them all - smoke alarms, CO alarms, heat alarms. Much more efficient.
Rental property? Landlords are legally required to have working CO alarms. I can do a check of all your rental properties if you've got a few.
Old alarm won't stop beeping even with new battery? It's probably expired. These units have a sealed sensor that degrades over time - whole alarm needs replacing. I'll let you know if that's the case.
Can't remember when you bought it? Check the back or inside - manufacture date is usually printed there. Add 7-10 years depending on model.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my CO alarm keep beeping?
Usually low battery. They beep to warn you before they stop working completely - which is when you actually need them! Some also beep when they're past their expiry date (yes, CO alarms expire). I'll change the battery and check the date while I'm there.
How often should CO alarm batteries be changed?
Most need new batteries once a year. If you've got a sealed 10-year alarm, you replace the whole unit when it expires. I'll test it after changing the battery to make sure it's actually working properly.
Do you test the alarm after changing the battery?
Always. It's pointless changing a battery if the alarm itself is faulty or expired. I'll press the test button and make sure you get a proper alarm sound. If it doesn't work, you need a new unit and I'll tell you.
Can you change batteries in my smoke alarms at the same time?
Absolutely - makes total sense to do them all while I'm there. Mention it when you book so I bring enough batteries. Much more efficient than separate visits.
Is this really worth calling someone for?
Your call entirely. If you can reach it safely and have the right battery, crack on. But if it's ceiling-mounted, you're not confident on ladders, or you're just not sure what battery it needs - it's a quick job for me and your safety's worth sixty quid.
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