Your choice of security system will be an important factor in determining the overall security of your house. While security systems can be remarkably effective at deterring crime, a prevalence of misinformation concerning these important systems can mislead homeowners as they are making decisions about this particular upgrade.

Myth: All Security Systems Include Window And Door Sensors

It is easy for homeowners to assume that security systems will always include window and door sensors. While it is common for systems to have door sensors, many security systems will not include window monitoring on the base model. When you are considering the various security systems that are in your budget, you should make sure to check whether or not they include window sensors. If the system you are wanting lacks this feature, paying extra to have these sensors installed can be worth it. Otherwise, criminals could bypass the security system by entering the home through the window. If you are concerned about the additional costs of these sensors, you may be able to limit this by only placing these sensors on windows that are on the ground floor of your home.

Myth: Monitored Security Systems Are Never Worth The Additional Costs

Traditional security alarms will play an extremely loud alarm when an unauthorized entrance is detected. Unfortunately, some criminals will simply ignore the alarm or silence it before continuing to burglarize the home. Investing in a monitored security system will allow for the police or other appropriate fire responders to be alerted to the problem in the home. In addition to being slightly more expensive than traditional security systems, these systems will also require a monthly fee for the monitoring service. While these costs can be somewhat off-putting, they will be worthwhile for keeping your home secure.

Myth: Installing A Security System Will Involve Major Structural Work To The Home

There is considerable work that will need to be done to install a security system in your home. However, you should be aware that this may not always require major structural work. For example, many of the components of the security system can be connected wirelessly. Due to the fact that many of the components of a security system will not require structural changes to the home to install, this work can usually be completed fairly quickly. For smaller homes, it may only take a day to install the security system. However, larger homes are likely to have more windows and doors that will need to be secured, and this can potentially add several days to this project.

Contact a company like American Wireless Alarm Inc to learn more.

Share