We decided to finally follow the suggestions of our home inspector, John Trostle (hear him on MPR Midmorning), and purchased a fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors. Crossing one thing off the to-do list tonight, Sam installed the carbon monoxide detectors.
As soon as he plugged in two detectors, an 85 decibel shriek filled the house. Press the reset button! Make it STOP! Bury them! Do SOMEthing! He pulled out the batteries. Why did the alarm go off?? Do you feel sick? Are we getting poisoned? Should we call the fire department?
So, after calling 911 and explaining that this is NOT an emergency, in five minutes a huge ladder truck with flood lights blazing from Minneapolis Fire Department arrived at house. Four fire fighters, one in full gear, checked for carbon monoxide. Then they put the batteries back in the detectors and plugged them into the wall.
No alarm.
No carbon monoxide.
We're not going to be poisoned in our sleep.
Our neighbors probably think we're the new disaster on the block.
Thank you MFD.
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