Thursday, October 22, 2009

Home Alarm Systems - Crime Deterrent and Vital Warning

By Matthew Kerridge

There is one thing that all home alarm systems have in common. Their primary purpose is to protect and warn your family in the event of an emergency. How much is your family's safety and well being worth to you?

Home alarm systems can protect your family in a multitude of emergency situations and are not limited to burglary protection only. A decent, home alarm system can protect you in the event of a fire or medical emergency as well.

Most alarm systems come with a smoke detector option. What makes this smoke detector superior to one you may already have in place is that a smoke detector that comes with an alarm system is connected to the alarm and will automatically notify your local fire department should your home catch fire. Likewise, in the event of a medical emergency, the simple push of a button can summon help and make the difference between life and death for you or your loved ones.

What are the Types of Home Alarm Systems Available? Typically the least expensive and most common type is the hard wired system which runs off your telephone land-line. While they work well in newer homes where land-lines are buried, older homes generally have exposed land-lines. This means that a determined intruder could potentially cut the lines. They are also difficult, if not impossible to move should you change residence.

Wireless home alarm systems can be relocated as easily as you can and they run off of your land-line. Cable alarm systems run off of a broadband cable connection rather than your telephone land-line. This means that if your cable is down then your home alarm system is down as well.

A cellular home alarm system works through use of a two-way cellular network and automatically notifies appropriate authorities in the event of an emergency in your home. Do not confuse your cell phone network with a cellular alarm system network as they are different. Dropped calls are not an issue with regard to cellular home alarm systems.

Protecting Your Family Regardless of Cost Whether you select a hardwired, wireless, cable or cellular system, at the very least, your base system should include a control panel, door and window sensors, and a motion detector.

According to statistics on burglaries, intruders enter through a door, 85% more often than through a window. And, whether they enter through either a door or window; they will always find the one that is least visible to passersby or the street. That is why your primary location for window and door sensors should be placed where access would be most difficult for others to see.

While price and design may have a justified impact on your choice of home alarm systems it is wise to bear three facts in mind. The first is that home alarm systems serve as both a lifesaving, warning system and have been proven to deter criminals from choosing your home to burglarize. The second fact is that the better your alarm system is, the lower your home insurance premiums will be. And, here's the one fact that tops all the others. Your family is worth it.

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