A study by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) indicated that there is a burglary every 15 seconds in the United States. It has been shown in some statistics that homes with a home security system are two to three times to be hit by a burglar as well.
With this knowledge, the sensible choice for any homeowner is to take the steps necessary to safeguard your family and cherished possessions. However, identifying the best home security systems available can be difficult due to the multitude of companies offering a wide variety of security systems.
It is easy to locate various home security system ratings on the web. With these rankings, combined with data obtained when looking for the best home security systems, it should be fairly easy to determine the device you want. Simply find what matches best with your property and provides all the features you prefer.
As a consumer who is considering one of these systems I would urge you to decide what types of protection you feel you really need for your house. There are many monitored home security systems that come with add-on features such as fire alarm (where the fire department is called if a smoke detector is alerted), pet immunity (where the sensors are set so that a pet will not trip the alarms) and video surveillance.
Try having a security company representative come to your home when you are researching the best home security systems. They can give you advice on what features and add-ons would be right for your home and many offer free price quotes as well.
Knowing ahead of time the type of information you’re looking for will save you a lot of time and effort. Here are a few factors you should consider. Do you need to monitor just doors, or the windows as well? Do you plan to have any monitoring inside the house, or do you expect to rely solely on sensors on the outsides of the doors and windows?
Above all, know that even the most top-notch security system doesn’t substitute for good common sense when it comes to keeping your home secure. Keep your doors locked at all times, and don’t “hide” a spare key under a rock or the doormat outside your home. Unless you are home, don’t leave the windows on the first level of the house open. Make sure to close the garage door upon leaving the house: an open, empty garage lets thieves know that the house is empty and they would have easy access to the inside.
Statistics indicate that a home without a security system is two to three times more likely to be burglarized. The biggest issue is which system to choose. It is easy to locate home security system ratings on the web. When looking for the best home security systems, find what matches your property and provides all the features you prefer. Monitored home security systems will notify the authorities should a smoke detector activate. A security company representative can give you advice on what features and add-ons would be right for your home. Knowing ahead of time the type of information you’re looking for will save you a lot of time and effort.
– Jeffrey Parker
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