Whatever your reasons, they have sent you online to research the subject on how to find a reputable alarm company in your area. The following recommendations and questions to ask and consider when choosing an alarm company will help you make an educated decision:
1. Ask your friends. Are they satisfied with their security system provider? Are they satisfied with their monitoring company? You might also call your local police department and talk with the alarm coordinator.
2. Select companies who are members and in good standing of the following organizations:
Electronic Security Organization (formally known as NBFAA)
Local Chamber of Commerce
3. Know your facts and what questions to ask. What is your warranty agreement and how much do you charge for service calls? Reputable firms provide a one-year parts and labor warranty on newly installed systems. Also, know upfront if you are signing a long-term monitoring contract. How long is the term? What if there are problems and you want to cancel monitoring? There are many companies that, once you get into this type of monitoring agreement it is very difficult to cancel.
4. Does the salesperson meet you at your home to determine the best system for you or does he or she quote you a system over the phone? The more customized the system is for your lifestyle, the less probability of system malfunctions and false alarms.
5. Does the company have a false alarm program that continually focuses on false alarm reduction for their clients?
6. Is the company licensed? Do they do background and criminal checks on all employees?
7. Is the company part of a dealer program with high quality, premium products?
8. How long has the company been in business?
9. Understand how the alarm is supposed to react if someone breaks into your house. What do you do? What will the monitoring company do?
10. Be a smart consumer and don't be afraid to ask questions. For more information about Atronic Alarms visit Advantages of Atronic Alarms, Inc.
