[bimmertl]

These guys have been around for years as noted. They normally put on a presentation with horror stories of allegedly failed detectors causing deaths.

They do not reveal the cost of placing their alarms in a house as they state a personal inspection of each house is needed to tailor the number of alarms to each house. This is despite the fact they have installed them in almost every model of homes in The Villages.

So the sales person comes to your house, inspects the residence and presents the house specific recommendation to the home owner. The typical cost is $4,000.00 with financing available.

I live in Springdale and I know 3 different friends who bought into this sales pitch in July. The home inspection is nothing more than an in person pressure tactic to get the owner to sign a contract on the spot.

The detectors used by the Villages are up to code. If they are not adequate, the Villages Fire Department personnel wouldn't be going around changing batteries on them or installing replacements.

Save your money!