another reminder...

We all know that it's important to have fire and smoke detectors in our homes, and to change out the batteries at least once a year (whether they are doing that annoying chirping or not)! Unfortunately this is not always the case for CO detectors. I am always amazed at how many times I, as a Realtor, need provide new home buyers with CO detectors since they are required to be in a home at the time of sale. Often the Sellers of the home have never had a CO detector in their home. It is a very scary thing...odorless, tasteless, and invisible. There will not be a funny smell or smoke to warn you that bad things are about to happen. A few years back we here in the Greater Burlington area got a very public wake up call when several UVM students were poisoned by a malfunctioning furnace in their dorm. One of them died. Here is the story.

Recently a South Burlington family had a close call. Here is that story.

I hope that you all heed the warning and run out and get a CO detector! Now. Go.

Warm Regards,
David