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Home Security- Low
Cost Alarms That Work
Low cost alarms for your home can be as effective as more expensive
systems without sending you to the poor house. The objective after
all is to prevent an intruder from intruding not send you to
bankruptcy court.
For most people their home is their biggest investment. In 2006 the
median price for a home is expected to be $231,000. And of course
everyone has insurance on their house. Everyone has insurance on
their car as well. But more people have alarms for their car than
their home. How does that make any sense?
Most people associate home security alarms with high ticket home
security systems, home security alarm systems or home security
monitoring that can cost $70 a month or more. I recently heard of a
new home security company in New Mexico that is hiring ex police
officers only to respond to alarm calls from members because quite
frankly the response time from the police department was way to
slow. Monitored security systems are effective no question about
that. The question is-is there an effective way to protect your
house without sending you to the poor house.
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Obviously there is a point where cost becomes prohibitive. Each
situation is different for sure. Depending on the risk level of the
area in which you live many low cost home security devices will do
the job just as well as the high priced toys. Remember the objective
is to prevent a burglary-keep the intruder from intruding.
Recently in Colorado Springs a woman was saved from an uncertain
fate by an intruder trying to get into her house. She was awakened
in the middle of the night by her barking dogs. Now I am not
suggesting that everyone get a dog because quite frankly a lot of
dogs are not suited for this anyhow. But let's look at some
inexpensive alternatives that do work.
The simplest and least expensive are security alarms activated by
opening a window or door. When the alarm is activated a 110 decibel
alarm goes off. Other systems using infrared technology detect
motion in a room and set off an alarm. Yet another device sets of a
realistic barking dog sound when movement is sensed from 30 feet
away thru doors and walls. The barking gets louder and more frequent
as the intruder approaches.
One more system that has a broader appeal is a motion activated
annunciator system that can detect movement from 1000 feet away and
"lets you know" if someone is approaching in your driveway, back
yard or patio. This system can trigger a floodlight if it senses
movement in a designated area. It can monitor up to six zones.
There are many home security alarms available that will do the job
effectively without breaking the bank. Why take a chance with such a
valuable investment. There are many choices available-one has to be
right for your home.
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