Kidde PI9000 Battery-Operated Dual Ionization and Photoelectric Sensor Smoke Alarm Review. The Kidde PI9000 Battery-Operated Dual Sensor Smoke Alarm combines photoelectric and ionization sensing technologies into one unit to offer broad detection against smoldering and flaming fires. Experts recommend that for optimal protection you have both types of sensing technology in your home. This smoke alarm's trademarked Hush feature allows you to silence nuisance alarms, while an indicator LED and test feature let you easily confirm that the alarm is working.The Kidde PI9000 Battery-Operated Smoke Alarm:Employs both photoelectric and ionization sensors.Features a hush button to silence the alarm for non-emergency situations like a smoky dinner.Compact design blends in seamlessly with your home decor.Stand-alone battery operated alarm is easy to install throughout the home, as no wiring is needed.With two different sensors, you'll get warnings sooner no matter the kind of fire. View larger.Be assured of your home's safety with the PI9000 smoke alarm. View larger.Dual-Sensor Technol...
"Satisfied with this smoke detector" 2008-08-13
By ZFatherhen
Even though there are many, many types of smoke detectors available, there really isn't much choice. Literature on fire safety says to get one that has both the ionization feature and the photoelectric feature. You see many that only have one feature or they combine it with a carbon monoxide detector. Get a smoke detector that focuses on its job. Get a separate carbon monoxide detector and locate it down at your level instead of high on a ceiling.
The alarm is nice and loud, which I need. I wish it could wirelessly activate the other alarms when it goes off. You have to remove the smoke detector to change the battery, but that is very easy to do.
Don't forget to mark on your long term calendar to replace it in 8-10 years. The ionization feature may not work after that.
"Much easier to set up and better than 'First Alert' dual sensor." 2008-03-14
By CQ DX (Ohio, USA)
I had purchased the 'First Alert' dual sensor alarm (with remote feature), and it gave me nothing but false alarms, some in the middle of the night! Not so with the Kidde. Plus getting to and installing the 9V battery was much much easier on the Kidde than on the unintuitive 'First Alert'. This Kidde dual sensor alarm is the way to go if you want simplicity, ease of use, and peace of mind. I think I am going to purchase a few more now that I know this model works flawlessly.
"Installs in a snap !" 2007-02-04
By J. Musser
I did a lot of research before buying this alarm. I ended up buying two this model and the Kidde 900-0102 both are dual sensor. I placed this model in the basement and the other alarm upstairs because it has a voice alarm that I liked. Each unit installs in a snap!
"kidde dual sensor smoke alarm" 2008-03-12
By Stephen F. Juhlin (Richmond, NH)
The common complaint about the dual sensor alarm is "false alarms".I have had the five alarms installed for three weeks and no "false alarms" and my house has a working wood stove.
"Wrong Description Great Product This is a battery model!" 2007-09-14
By ED (USA)
Yes it is a battery model - easy to install - nicely made - easy to dis mount to change the battery. Works very well and no false alarms. Nice buy! These dual sensor alarms used to be very expensive.
By ZFatherhen
Even though there are many, many types of smoke detectors available, there really isn't much choice. Literature on fire safety says to get one that has both the ionization feature and the photoelectric feature. You see many that only have one feature or they combine it with a carbon monoxide detector. Get a smoke detector that focuses on its job. Get a separate carbon monoxide detector and locate it down at your level instead of high on a ceiling.
The alarm is nice and loud, which I need. I wish it could wirelessly activate the other alarms when it goes off. You have to remove the smoke detector to change the battery, but that is very easy to do.
Don't forget to mark on your long term calendar to replace it in 8-10 years. The ionization feature may not work after that.
By CQ DX (Ohio, USA)
I had purchased the 'First Alert' dual sensor alarm (with remote feature), and it gave me nothing but false alarms, some in the middle of the night! Not so with the Kidde. Plus getting to and installing the 9V battery was much much easier on the Kidde than on the unintuitive 'First Alert'. This Kidde dual sensor alarm is the way to go if you want simplicity, ease of use, and peace of mind. I think I am going to purchase a few more now that I know this model works flawlessly.
By J. Musser
I did a lot of research before buying this alarm. I ended up buying two this model and the Kidde 900-0102 both are dual sensor. I placed this model in the basement and the other alarm upstairs because it has a voice alarm that I liked. Each unit installs in a snap!
By Stephen F. Juhlin (Richmond, NH)
The common complaint about the dual sensor alarm is "false alarms".I have had the five alarms installed for three weeks and no "false alarms" and my house has a working wood stove.
By ED (USA)
Yes it is a battery model - easy to install - nicely made - easy to dis mount to change the battery. Works very well and no false alarms. Nice buy! These dual sensor alarms used to be very expensive.
