One chirp every 3-4 minutes means that the 9V back up battery is dead. Three chirps that go off every 3-4 minutes indicates that the detector as a whole is malfunctioning. Replacing the battery doesn’t do anything. I’ve tried dusting them out with an air gun but usually doesn’t work. Most authorities recommend replacing these things about ever …
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