topic Re: Drywall work is setting off Nest Protect in Nest Protect

Drywall work is setting off Nest Protect

DeenaK — Sun, 15 May 2022 19:36:14 GMT

I’m doing drywall work and the dust keeps setting off my Nest Protect. I don’t want to keep pushing the stop button on the alarm. Any suggestions?

Re: Drywall work is setting off Nest Protect

JillG — Sun, 15 May 2022 22:19:32 GMT

Hi,

The Nest Protects like other smoke detectors are sensitive to dust. I imagine your drywall work is creating an extra dusty environment. Nothing you can do but try to keep the dust away from your Protect with a fan or vacuum etc.

Jill

Re: Drywall work is setting off Nest Protect

JonCole — Tue, 24 May 2022 14:20:21 GMT

If you are carrying out dusty works you should either take the Nest down and remove it to a non-dusty location or cover it with a dust protector. Plastic overshoes work in a pinch. Remember to uncover it once work is complete.