What does a blinking green light on a smoke detector mean?

Answer by  Anonymous

it means the detctor was triggered and needs resetting

Answer by  jamieellison (1637)

This most often means that the detector is working appropriately. However, every detector manufacturer uses their own specifications for developing detectors and you would be wise to read the instructions that came with yours to determine if this is correct. Some models have additional information about what the light status means inside of the detector cover.

Answer by  diane23 (1167)

Usually a blinking green light on a detector means that it is operating properly. However, if you have two identical ones and one is blinking while the other is not, try replacing the batteries. If that does not work, check the owner's manual or call the manufacturer for more information.

Answer by  Cookinginbc (383)

For most smoke detectors a blinking green light means that everything is okay with the smoke detector. On other smoke detectors it means that it has detected smoke at some point but that smoke has gone away. Your best bet is to look at the manufactures guide to check what it means or look your model up on the internet.

Answer by  Latin4 (11170)

I would check the battery. If it's okay maybe it's just to let you know that it is working. If it makes a beeping sound they it's the battery.

Answer by  fannyloo (90)

Typically a blinking green light is an indication that your smoke detector is in working order. If it is accompanied by a soft 'chirping' that indicates that your battery is low and should be replaced. Another possibility; smoke was detected, dissipated (think kitchen) and needs to be reset. Instructions can often be found on the back of the detector.

Answer by  baluga (147)

The blinking green light usually means that the batteries in the smoke detector are working. If they need to be replaced, the light will turn red.

Answer by  Anonymous

Ours detectors are wired into the house and they are normally a steady green light. When it's blinking it means it detected smoke that is gone and needs resetting. All you do is push the button on it. It'lllet out a loud beep and then it's ready to go. :-)

Answer by  Anonymous

We have 5 smoke detector in our house and from time to time it leads out a really loud loud beep beep sound, they are long and between the 2 beeps is a 10 minute brake. There are only 2 smoke directors that have a green blinking light

Answer by  Anonymous

what if you have no green light even when you push the test button( no beeb) and no green light even when the battery has been changed.

Answer by  Anonymous

Did you ever determine why one smoke detector has blinking green light and the other has a steady green light? We have the same situation which we think started after a power outage.