How to stop false alarms with your home security system
Published: 09/01/2009 by Home Alarm Directory
A home security system is a must have in today's world with the rate of house burglaries on the increase and crime levels in major cities escalating out of control. And yet many people still don't install a home security system because they hear that false alarms are more troublesome than the benefits a home security system provides. Of course, many home security system solutions do have irritating quirks, but if you understand the ways that you can avoid these occurring before having your home security system installed, you can certainly save yourself from any of the annoyances that could occur.
The primary reason that a home security system falsely alarms is due to misunderstanding by the home owner about the capabilities of their system. The majority of people don't seem to realize that family and pets can easily set off the alarm on your home security system, although these are issues that can be addressed at the time of installation.
If you have had previous problems with pets setting off your home security system, ask about the possibility of installing one of the newer pet-friendly home security system options, which are less sensitive to the movement of smaller animals. Small rodents, cockroaches and spiders can also be culprits in setting off your home security system, but spraying some bug spray around the sensors can act as a great deterrent.
If you have larger dogs, its best to keep them outside while your home security system is in operation. Another option would be to keep one room of your home free of sensors connected to your home security system, so that your pets can remain indoors without affecting the operation of the home security system.
One of the most important factors contributing to false alarms from an older home security system is that people fail to properly maintain their system. Take steps to find out the recommended maintenance schedule for your home security system and arrange for a technician to come and check that it's fully functioning.
The alarm on your home security system will either be controlled by motion detection sensors or window and door sensors. Ensure that you keep these clean and dust free, and you can eliminate false detections from your home security system.
Be sure to keep any doors and windows linked to your home security system firmly closed when your home security system is armed. This is a frequent contributor to false alarms, as through drafts and winds can affect the home security system sensors.
If your home security system is linked to your telephone, find out if you can remotely disarm the alarm when you receive a call from the home security system. Of course, if you suspect that a real burglary has occurred, you should not disarm your home security system. However, if you have been experiencing problems with your home security system, it's a good idea to have the option to remote disarm your home security system, as then law enforcement and your neighbors will be more likely to investigate the situation when it is real.
