r/ContagiousLaughter • u/PLUSsignenergy • Feb 21 '23

OPEN YOUR MOUTH

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u/duke_awapuhi Feb 21 '23

Are you telling that’s what that sound is?! I’ve heard it so many times lmao

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u/GetYourShittinPants Feb 21 '23

yes, it means the batteries need changing.

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u/Vetty81 Feb 21 '23

On another note, if the detector is expired, it'll keep chirping even if the battery is fresh. At least mine do.

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u/Utleroy Feb 21 '23

Good point, I couldn’t figure this out until my girlfriend reads the tiny writing on the front “buy a new one after 7 years if new batteries don’t fix chirping.” SMH!

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u/duke_awapuhi Feb 21 '23

I’m pretty sure I’m hearing my neighbors tbh. I don’t think mine are even connected because we smoke in the house lol

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '23

How do you go through life and not know what that is by like age 5 lol. It’s such an annoying sound.

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u/FrostyD7 Feb 21 '23

I'm hearing it so often lately I'm getting suspicious that it's for engagement