Installing burglar alarms proves that you value the safety of your family and home as well as providing one of the best security measures you can take in order to keep any burglar from victimizing you. Many alarms on the market today are very sophisticated compared to what they were even 10 years ago. The following is a list of facts regarding burglar alarms and the benefits of having them installed in your home.
Nothing is 100% guaranteed – even though there is less likelihood of being victimized when you have burglar alarms installed, there is still no guarantee that the intruder will still not try to break into your home. Most burglars today can steal a lot of valuables in only a few minutes so having a system installed does not guarantee that you will never be victimized. However, the likelihood of it happening is greatly decreased if you have a system installed.
Burglar alarms are not just for homeowners – just because you lease or rent, you are still entitled to protect your family and home. Naturally, you will want your landlord’s permission. However, when you are contemplating installing a system in the home you are renting, you should consider wireless burglar alarms as they can be taken with you and re-installed should you move to another location.
Compatibility factors with burglar alarms and VoIP phone services – the sad fact regarding this issue is that no home security company is going to go out on a limb and guarantee that your system will be compatible with a VoIP phone system at 100% (e.g. Vonage). Granted, there are a few companies that have been able to do this but it is always wise to ask before purchasing and installing your system if there will be any compatibility factors involved with your VoIP phone service.
Installing burglar alarms can save you money on your homeowner’s insurance – one of the key benefits to installing a home security system is that your homeowner’s insurance company may discount your premiums, sometimes up to 10% or possibly more. Not all insurance companies are alike when it comes to handing out discounts when you install burglar alarms so it is always advisable that you contact your agent and discuss the issue with them. The logic behind these insurance policy discounts lies in the fact that is less likelihood that loss claims will be filed when a system has been installed to protect the home and the people living in it.
