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[NameAlreadyInUse 5,147]

So I bought a house several years ago that is fantastic, except for one major problem.  There is a smoke detector about 3/4 of the way up the staircase, which means that you have to take your life in your hands to replace the battery.  Its been about a year since the battery was replaced, because we had some painting being done and they had a scaffold up.  However, I'm worried that fucker is going to start low battery chirping soon.  Since I have no way to change it myself, this will very likely drive me insane.

There are also 2 smoke alarms within 5 feet of this thing, so I'm also thinking I might want to completely disable it instead.  

Who do I call that is going to have the right type of ladder to get up to either change out the battery or just disable it altogether?

[That Guy 1,001]

Start by calling your husband.

[Gil Bang 26,164]

Can you get one of those suction cup things that they use to change high lightbulbs?

 

Oh, and FYI, new smoke alarms have 10 year batteries. 

[NameAlreadyInUse 5,147]

50 minutes ago, That Guy said:

Start by calling your husband.

My husband doesn’t have a ladder that can be deployed on a staircase either. Already tried that. 

[NameAlreadyInUse 5,147]

7 minutes ago, Gil Bang said:

Can you get one of those suction cup things that they use to change high lightbulbs?

 

Oh, and FYI, new smoke alarms have 10 year batteries. 

I don’t have a new one I guess, because mine all have 9 volt batteries. 

[Jerry Callo 8,917]

Smoke detectors have a 10 year lifespan.  I just replaced all of our smoke detectors.

You need to use this opportunity to buy one of the  little giant type ladders.

[Radical Larry 28,763]

Whatever you do, don't let that motherfucker park in front of your driveway. 

[deadshank 24,653]

Tear the house down and start over

[NameAlreadyInUse 5,147]

4 hours ago, Jerry Callo said:

Smoke detectors have a 10 year lifespan.  I just replaced all of our smoke detectors.

You need to use this opportunity to buy one of the  little giant type ladders.

My house was built in 2014. And we have a little giant, but the ceiling in that area is 18 feet above the staircase so the little giant isn’t big enough. I’m telling you, it’s a ridiculous place for a smoke detector. 

[HornOnTheBayou 9,036]

Try takl.com. We used them a lot when we were moving and needed odd jobs done around the house.

[williemackgarza 1,826]

Where yo crib at?

[luke duke 6,438]

On 12/1/2018 at 5:50 PM, That Guy said:

Start by calling your husband.

Who's going to be the one to tell him?

[NameAlreadyInUse 5,147]

On 12/3/2018 at 6:45 PM, williemackgarza said:

Where yo crib at?

South Austin

[luke duke 6,438]

Can you get one of those suction cup things that they use to change high lightbulbs?

 

My mom has one if anyone needs to borrow it.

 

 

[Bevo 13,784]

1 hour ago, luke duke said:

 

My mom has one if anyone needs to borrow it.

 

 

That thing seems like it would be hard to balance on to change a light bulb. Must be an aggie thing.

[horn4life 3,828]

Let'set's be honest, no REAL man ever, fucking does a preventative battery change on any fucking fire alarmThe proper method is doing said change after chirping has been going on for at least a week!  

[Judge Roybeanbag 11,852]

Be adventurous!

[Nonbryan 175]

Electrician can do it for you

[Upgrayedd 5,857]

You guys have a jet pack dude.  Call him.

[Archer 474]

Apply from the distance of your choosing and the smoke alarm shouldn’t bother you anymore 

[SquishMitten 10,491]

Get a football. Throw the football.

[SquishMitten 10,491]

^^ And if that doesn’t work, just hire that same painter to take care of all the new scuff marks. Have him take it down while he’s up there.

[NotActuallyALonghorn 4,992]

Just crawl up in the attic and cut the sheetrock out around it. Put a picture frame over the hole to cover it up.

[ROFL BOX 6,652]

I have a 2 story ladder y'all could borrow.  Wrap the top sides with a towel & it shouldn't be a problem with scuffs.  The big problem is whether or not my 2 story rig will fit up in your space.*

Do y'all still live in the same house I went to a buncha years ago?


*Yes, I see what I did there.