When someone purchases an older home it is almost guaranteed that the home will come with creepy, scary noises, but for one Detroit family those noises turned into something different. The Smiths were hearing an extremely odd noise coming
(prHWY.com) October 15, 2012 - Seattle, WA -- When someone purchases an older home it is almost guaranteed that the home will come with creepy, scary noises, but for one Detroit family those noises turned into something different. The Smiths were hearing an extremely odd noise coming from what appeared to be the basement.
"It happened almost every evening", said Todd Smith, father of 3 boys. "It sounded like a small ghost, yet one that had big claws as there was some sort of clicking sound coming from the basement."
The first time Todd Smith heard the noise he went exploring in the basement thinking that it would be a raccoon or squirrel. He found nothing in the basement. After hearing the noise another 4 nights, Todd Smith set up a camera to see what could be causing it. Nothing appeared on the camera.
"I was surprised", said Todd Smith. "I really thought I'd find something, but I didn't."
The noises in the basement continued for several months. Todd Smith would occasionally go down to check if anything was there, but finally the family decided that they had a ghost.
"We had just moved into the home", explained 8 year old Chris Smith. "I think we moved into a house that had a ghost. I really think that is what happened. It has to be a ghost."
Almost at his wits end, Todd Smith sought the help of his friend who camped out all night in the basement. This camping out expedition turned into a successful mission.
"I camped out to see what was causing the noise", said Rodger Day. "I discovered that the noise was really coming from the gas furnace. It appears there was something loose and just needed tightening."
Gas furnace noises have long been associated with ghostly sounds. When they were first installed in homes, many people thought their house had instantly become haunted. Today, gas furnaces are better built and most don't start to make noise.
"I am almost embarrassed that this happened to me", said Todd Smith. "However, it makes for a great story that I'm sure I will tell everyone. And of course my children will tell their children."
Todd Smith had the furnace fixed and the noise disappeared. In an effort to keep with the ghost story, Todd Smith told his younger sons that the ghost moved on to a new home to make new friends.
"I just wanted them to have a little fun with it", he explained. "I'll tell the younger ones what it really was when they get older. For now, they can just think it was a ghost."
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