How to Disable an ADT alarm system
For those of you who recently purchased your home with an ADT alarm system that becomes activated, and you don't have a manual or a clue as to how to stop the loud, ear-shattering alarm--or the incessant beeping--READ ON.
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Instructions
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If incessant beeping from your unit occurs (and you are certain it is not a smoke detector) start by locating the CONTROL PANEL & POWER TRANSFORMER.
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The transformer is usually a small square unit plugged into a standard electrical outlet. Unplug this unit.
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Next, locate the ceiling sensor, which resembles a smoke detector. Disable it by removing the expired battery, replacing with a new one or just leaving it without a battery in it at all.
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If, after doing all these steps your unit is still beeping...IT IS NOT YOUR ADT ALARM; it is, in fact, your smoke detector's expired battery. Check around until you find the culprit.
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Now you can all return to bed without worries of the blaring alarm or annoying beeps disrupting your and your family's sleep.
This will make your dog extremely happy because the high frequency pitch would drive him/her into a frenzy.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't Panic, whatever you do. Though "alarms" make your heart beat faster by nature, try to remain calm throughout this process of elimination.
If the first several tries don't work, don't get frustrated and bash the units with a hammer; that won't solve your problem.
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Comments
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LEJockimo
Mar 15, 2009
Stupid alarms! They need to invent a home alarm that can tell the good guys from the bad guys! Until then, though, good instructions :D
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Cinda Roth
Jan 11, 2009
Cool we could have used this a few months ago
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Sharon Meier
Dec 19, 2008
Great tip on removing the battery. Thanks for sharing.
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JMontell
Nov 20, 2008
Tip toe, Tip toe [pause], Tip toe, Tip toe [pause]. An alarming Proposal and quite useful.
