Thursday, April 2, 2009

How to Choose the Right Home Security Alarm System

By Greg Shuey

Home security alarm system has become much more important these days. Why? It's because it's during times of economic difficulties when people can result to unlawful activities to earn money. Probably the most common practice is robbery.

Nobody wants to have their home robbed. No one wants to bolt awake at night at the sound of a glass breaking or footsteps down your hall. No one wants to lose their valuables to thieves that intrude your home while you're asleep. And most importantly, no one wants to risk the safety of their family.

Home security alarms will alert you and the nearest local police station and other emergency response units whenever an intruder invades your home. It acts as a deterrent to criminals. Though costly, security alarms will give you peace of mind, which is something money can't buy.

You can place home security alarms at crucial points in your house: windows, doors, and other point of entry. These alarms are equipped with sensors that go off when tripped. Usually, intruders break a window or bust down a door, when the sensors pick up these movements, they trigger the alarm and alerts the homeowner and the police. Some security alarms come with motion sensors that can detect movements in a particular place in your house.

To ensure that you are installing the right kind of security alarm, make sure that you follow these tips:

- Choose only companies that are accredited by the National Security Inspectorate and Security Systems Alarm and Inspection Board.

- Check first with your local business and trade associations to see company credentials. You wouldn't want to invite someone from an unreliable company inside your home.

- Ask the company installing your security system if they have insurance to cover errors.

- Make sure that the company has 24/7 customer and technical support.

- Make sure that the security alarm has a reliable power supply.

- It should be tamper resistant to avoid the system being turned on or off without intention.

- The system should be easily upgraded to accommodate addition of smoke or fire detectors or any change in legal or personal requirements at minimal cost.

- The alarm system should come with audible or visual signaling to alert you if there is a malfunction in the system before operating.

An effective and reliable home security alarm system will be a valuable asset in your home. Your safety may depend on it so it's best to choose the right security alarm system in your homes.

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