“I’m not paying for this…”
Posted on May 4, 2025 at 9am
When we buy the basics of a house, like a battery for a fire alarm, it should usually be a quick errand that doesn’t break the bank.
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But one is Lowes Shoppers were a trip to replace smoke detector batteries, turning it into peace and her wallet choices.
What did she encounter at Lowe’s?
In the battery aisle of Lowe’s, Tiktok creator @therealkashkatchem pulled out a phone and hit the record.
“This is why my fire alarm continues to produce noise,” she said.
In her text overlay, she added: [expletive]. ” She captioned the video. “We need booster friends quickly.”
Her video, posted Thursday, has already gained over 42,100 views.
Are all smoke detector batteries this expensive?
not much. Most smoke detectors use 9 volts or AA batteries, and there are plenty of cheaper options.
What she was seeing was a shelf life of 10 years. This explains part of the price and it was lithium. That’s another reason for the jump.
Lithium battery It costs more Because they last and are built for high drain devices, they are definitely not your only option.
For comparison, Energizer sells five-year alkaline batteries at Walmart for just $4.96. Depending on the brand and composition of your product, you can also get a 4-pack of basic 9V batteries for $5.99.
In the comments, some viewers didn’t think she was overreacting at all. “Is Lowe highly regarded anyway?” one asked.
And yes – Lowes, compared to places like Walmart, tend to run higher on smaller household items. a Comparison of 2019 By Business Insider While Lowe’s and Home Depot are cheering more on experts and DIYers with a wide selection, Walmart has discovered that they often offer better prices and faster shopping due to everyday basics such as hammers, tape measures and nails.
Another pointed out the big picture. “Replacing the battery is much cheaper than planning a funeral or buying all new ones if the house burns out,” they write.
And of course, there were practical suggestions. “And you don’t have to choose the most expensive type of battery,” wrote one commenter. “The 9V battery is much cheaper.”
@therealkashkatchem I need a booster friend soon #fy #batteries #smokealarm #ethnic ♬Original Sound – Kashkatchem
Daily Dot contacted @therealkashkatchem via Tiktok Direct Message and Lowe via the contact form. Dairedot contacted Energy via email for official comments.
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