The Value of a Home Security System
WHY INSTALL AN ALARM SYSTEM?
(It may be more than you think!)
Peace of Mind
Most families with security alarm systems agree that the biggest benefit they realize is the peace-of-mind that comes with 24/7 monitoring. No matter where you are – on the road, on vacation or at work – if something goes wrong, knowing that your alarm system will link you to the proper authorities is not only reassuring, but adds value to your everyday life. And with the latest technology, most systems allow you to see what’s happening in your home from any mobile device – no matter your location.
Cost Savings
Home alarm systems also have hidden monetary benefits that you might not be aware of. Your insurance company will look at an alarm system as an extra line of defense that decreases your risk of intrusion AND fire; offering you a discount on your monthly payments. While the percentage varies depending on the providers and the sophistication of the system, many homeowners see their monthly insurance payments DECREASE BY AS MUCH AS 20%.
And, did you know…
Most security systems have a built-in ambush (or duress) code. This is a code that your your installer can put into your system that will send a silent alarm to the central station in case you are met at the door and forced to disarm your alarm system. The duress or ambush code is a different code from your every day arming and disarming code. Using this special code to disarm the alarm system will in fact disarm the alarm system, but it sends a silent alarm to the central station. The central station will not call to verify the alarm. They will immediately dispatch the authorities.
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