Smoke detectors are designed to be an inexpensive device that could potentially save your life. Now that I am a responsible homeowner, I am aware that I need to replace the batteries every year. Yes, I realize it should be every 6 months) at least I am being honest! This has been something that I DREAD every year, and the only time that I have missed being in an apartment.
Well, it is that time of year; time to replace the batteries in the smoke detectors. I don't know why they install them on the ceiling. Yes, smoke rises. But, couldn't it be just as effective at the top of the wall? I drug out my step stool, which happens to be 6 inches too short. I can reach my ceiling, but only when I stand on my tip toes and even then it is just barely. I was successful this time, but each time I have to change the batteries I am reminded of this classic Friends episode!
Other funny smoke detector story:
In college my friends, Brian, Terry, Lindsey and I were visiting my mom. One of the smoke detectors was going off, so we decided we would try and fix it for her. Well, we kind of made it worse. It began one big long beeeeeeeeep that never ended! Even when we detached it from the wall and disconnected it, it still was beeping (kind of like the video above!) We spent so long dealing with the stupid smoke detector that Lindsey and I missed the dorm meeting, and because no one would believe our story ended up with 6 hours of community service (or HSU service as we call it).
Moral of all my stories: Respect the Smoke Detector!
14 years ago
