A:Not at this number; hours here are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm EST.The least busy day is Wednesday, and the most busy day is Friday.If the call center is closed, you can schedule a call.
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How long will I wait on hold?
A:The average hold time is 2 minutes.The longest hold times are on Wednesday, and the shortest are on Friday.You can skip the hold time for free.
How do I get through the phone menu to a live person?
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Here is how our research team describes the way the Kidde phone system greets you: "Thank you for calling Kidde Product Support. To hear this message in French, press 5. For quality and training purposes, this call may be recorded. Please stay on the line while your call is transferred to the operator."
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What are the hours and when should I call?
Kidde operates the call center for this 800-880-6788 phone number Mon-Fri 8am-5pm ET.The short answer is that you should call on a Wednesday.This observation and the following section are based on analysis of a sample set of 340 calls made in the last 90 days using our free, web-based phone (see above).
When you use our free AI-powered phone to call and talk, wait on hold, or navigate for you, it will automatically wait until the Kidde call center opens before trying to call. It will ask your permission before it places the call, so you can also further delay that scheduled call until you are ready. But that means you can "set it and forget it" ahead of time.
An important note: busy times vs hold times vs best time to call
When we refer to busy or less busy times, we are talking about the volume of calls. The busiest times are when the most people are calling this Kidde phone number (least busy times have fewer people calling). This high call volume does not necessarily mean that you will have a long hold time when you call. Companies like Kidde staff their call centers differently based on the time of day and day of the week, so you may experience a shorter wait on hold at the busiest of times. When we refer to the best time to call, we are referring to the optimal combination of lower call volume and shorter wait times.
The least busy time to call
The least busy day to call Kidde is Wednesday.The most busy day to call is Friday.Again, this is based on a sample of 340 calls made with our AI-powered, web-based phone in the last 90 days.
The shortest wait on hold
We measured the shortest hold times to be on Friday.The longest wait in the queue on average occurs on Wednesday.
In summation, the best day to call Kidde is Wednesday.This is not the day with the shortest wait on hold in the phone system, but we still recommend it for its ideal combination of low call volume and short hold times. Plus we believe that Kidde staffs the call center well on Wednesday.
Why Customers Call Kidde
If you have time to do a bit of reading before you call Kidde, we recommend you read over some of our problem-specific articles.
The lifespan of a Kidde smoke alarm varies depending on the model. Generally, smoke alarms have a recommended lifespan of 8-10 years. Kidde, a trusted brand in fire safety, designs their alarms to meet or exceed industry standards. Some of their models feature a 10-year sealed lithium battery, providing continuous protection without the need for battery replacements. These alarms have a built-in end-of-life indicator, notifying users when it's time for a replacement. For traditional models with replaceable batteries, Kidde recommends replacing the batteries at least once a year and the entire smoke alarm every 8-10 years. It's important to regularly test smoke alarms and follow the manufacturer's guidelines to ensure optimal performance and safeguard against potential fire hazards.
Yes, Kidde smoke alarms are designed to function even during a power outage. Kidde smoke alarms utilize batteries as a backup power source, ensuring uninterrupted operation in case of power failure. This feature is crucial as smoke alarms play a vital role in providing early warning of fires. The batteries in Kidde smoke alarms are specifically designed to provide long-lasting power and can typically last for many years without replacement. In the event of a power outage, the Kidde smoke alarms will continue to detect smoke particles and emit loud, audible alerts to alert inhabitants of potential fire hazards, providing a reliable solution for fire safety even when electrical power is unavailable.
Yes, it is possible to interconnect multiple Kidde smoke alarms in your house. Kidde offers a range of interconnected smoke alarms that can be linked together wirelessly or through a hardwired system. When interconnected, all the smoke alarms will sound simultaneously when one detects smoke or fire, providing an early warning throughout your entire home. Interconnecting your Kidde smoke alarms increases safety as it ensures that everyone in the house is alerted in case of an emergency, allowing for swift evacuation. This feature is especially crucial in larger homes or multi-story buildings where it may be difficult to hear an alarm from another part of the house. You can easily find detailed instructions on how to interconnect your specific Kidde smoke alarms in the product manual or on Kidde's website.
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Conclusion and closing notes
This is Kidde's best phone number, the real-time current wait on hold and tools for skipping right through those phone lines to get right to a Kidde agent. This phone number is Kidde's best phone number because 2,040 customers like you used this contact information over the last 18 months and gave us feedback. Common problems addressed by the customer care unit that answers calls to 800-880-6788 include and other customer service issues. Rather than trying to call Kidde first, consider describing your issue first; from that we may be able to recommend an optimal way to contact them via phone. In total, Kidde has 1 phone number. It's not always clear what is the best way to talk to Kidde representatives, so we started compiling this information built from suggestions from the customer community. Please keep sharing your experiences so we can continue to improve this free resource.
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