Re: 2 or 4 wire smoke detector question.

[ssokoly <alarmdude01@xxxxxxxxx>]

Bob La Londe wrote:
> Oh, and the classic.
>
> "Your alarm is beeping and we can't sleep."
>
> "My alarm is not beeping, and I was sleeping just fine until you called."
>
> "You have to come out here and fix it right now."
>
> "Check the keypad and tell me what it say."
>
> "System Ready."
>
> "So you aren't using your alarm, and its not beeping."
>
> "Yes it is.  Come out here and fix it or we are going to rip it off the
> wall"
>
> "Well, you can do that if you like.  Its your system.  That type of damage
> is specifically not coverd under your warranty or service agreement, and it
> won't solve your problem."
>
> "Don't get snotty with us."
>
> "Excuse me.  Its 3 am, and you are calling me to tell me there is nothing
> wrong with your alarm system."
>
> "Ok, I will come out.  If its a problem with your alarm I will take care of
> it.  If its not you will pay the full overtime service rate for a service
> call."
>
> 30 minutes later...Ding Dong
>
> "Hi, I'm here to find the source of the beeping in your new home so I can go
> home and get back to sleep."
>
> "Its your alarm and you have to fix it."
>
> "How long has your refrigerator door been standing open?" ...
>
> 3 days later...
>
> Ring Ring...
>
> "The Security Consultant, how can I help you."
>
> "You sent us a bill for $117.50.  I'm not paying it."
>
> "I told you you would be charging you the full overtime rate for a service
> call if there was no problem with your alarm as indicated by your keypad."
>
> "All you did was close the refrigerator."
>
> "Yes, at 3am when I told you already that there was no problem with your
> alarm system."
>
> "Well, we will just get another alarm company."
>
> "Ok, just remember to send us written notice of cancellation per the terms
> of the contract you signed.  I will be glad to accept your service
> termination letter upon receipt of it and payment for your due balance. Good
> bye."
>
> <click>
>
haha Been there almost done that every time I have been fortunate, they
have found it was either their cellphone or pager or 120 Volt Smoke
Detector beeping cause the battery is dead.