Make Good Use of Your System
Alarm systems can significantly enhance security if installed and used properly.
If you are renovating or building a new home, we strongly recommend that the alarm system be installed BEFORE any expensive equipment (e.g., LCD TV’s, air conditioning,etc.) is delivered to your home. Shippers bring the units and leave them in their original packaging for later installation. Unfortunately, this is ideal for thieves. One of our clients, involved in an extensive remodeling project, reported to us that the built-in ceiling air conditioning units were uninstalled and stolen by thieves in the middle of the night.
When the house is under construction or renovation, it is very common to give out keys to all the ‘trusted’ subcontractors so you don’t have to be on site every minute of the day. The only challenge here is that it’s easy to make copies of most keys. We therefore recommend that you change your door locks after all the subcontractors have finished their jobs. Change the alarm codes too.
Phony signs, such as: “Warning: These Premises Protected by the Acme Alarm Company”, are usually not effective; a serious
burglar need only look in the telephone directory to see whether an alarm company exists. Most companies won’t let non-customers display their
emblem, and the burglars know that, too. There’s no harm in using such signs, but don’t “expect” them to provide any protection. Don’t depend on your neighbors to report that your alarm is sounding. All of the newest alarm systems will dial your cell phone or call a central station or moked.
In Israel’s urban areas, many private security services will respond to alarm systems that report to central stations.
Speak to your neighbors about your alarm system rather than surprise them in the middle of the night. Good neighbors are the best anti-theft systems. Demonstrate
your alarm system so that your neighbors will know how it sounds when it goes off.
Since alarm systems report to your cell phone or central station through telephone lines, make sure that your telephone lines are not exposed outside to vandals and thieves. Call us if you need help securing your telephone wiring outside. Consider using a backup wireless transmitter that will send the alarm signal to your cell phone or central station in the case that the thief cuts your telephone lines outside.
For the best protection when considering an alarm system is one that uses a combination
of sensors to monitor doors and windows, outside and invisible areas, and potential roof entrances. These include infrared detectors, magnetic switches, glass break detectors, and outside beams and “curtains”. We can help you to determine what detectors will cover your home.
If you are considering a burglar alarm system for your home or office, please call us for a free estimate. If you already have an alarm system, call us for service and upgrades.
