Keeping your home safe from theft and other unforeseen occurrences requires a Quality Alarm System. If you’ve begun researching online, you’ve probably seen that there are several types of alarms you can choose from. They vary in size, price, and technology, and choosing the right one requires you to have a bit of basic knowledge about alarms, and what you need for your home. Below, are a few tips on how you can select the right alarm system for your know.
Alarm Basics
First, knowing a bit about the basics of an alarm system are extremely important. Whether you opt for a wired or wireless system, your alarm should have a control panel, a keypad to arm and disarm your system, a loud siren to alert you when something is wrong, motion detectors to sense changes in the room, door and window sensors to detect when someone enters the home, and in some cases, a central monitoring service for 24 hour assistance.
Additional Features
If you want to guard your home beyond the basics, then you’re going to need to consider alarm systems with enhanced features. Some additional features you might consider are: smoke detectors to provide early warning signals of a fire, glass break detectors, panic buttons that will sound the alarm from anywhere in your home, pressure mats that can be placed under rugs to activate the alarm when pressure is applied, televisions which allow you to visually monitor the home, and buttons which might feature a fire alarm or emergency alarm for the medical emergencies that might occur.
Homeowner’s Insurance Savings
Before choosing a Quality Alarm System for your home, check with your homeowner’s insurance provider to find out about discounts. Many companies offer anywhere from a 2% to 20% savings on your insurance premium for installing quality systems in the home. Find out which features qualify for the best savings and look for a system that is similar to those requirements.
Some of the best home alarm systems are custom made to suit the lifestyle in your home. If you’re really having a hard time finding a system that encompasses everything you need to keep your loved ones and personal belongings safe, contact We Monitor Alarms for suggestions. Check out our videos on Youtube.