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Home Security Systems - Who Can You Trust?
By Elijah James

Finding a good home security system is of paramount importance in the dangerous day and time in which we live. You need look no further than the headlines of the latest daily newspaper, television broadcast or Internet news site to read about horrific home invasions and violent crimes that might have been forestalled by a security system.

Not convinced? Here's a few statistics that may convince you.

- A burglary occurs about every 15 seconds

- Homes without security are nearly three times more likely to be broken into than homes with it.

- The average loss per residential burglary stands at about $1607.

- Losses due to burglary average nearly $400 less in homes with security than for residences without.

When you select a home security system, you're putting the security of yourself and your family in the care of this system, so it's important to make an informed decision when choosing your home's protection.

There are four factors you should consider when choosing: price, features, service and effectiveness.

Prices vary from system to system. A general range lies between $100 and $1,000. Some home security providers offer free installation coupled with a monthly fee while others charge a flat price. When picking a home security system, it's important to ensure the price you're paying offers a quality security package for your home.

The features your home security system offers should be the main concern you consider when selecting a system to protect your home. They are primarily divided into indoor and outdoor systems.

Indoor systems are generally used to check for motion inside the home or a security breach at the doors and windows. Outdoor systems monitor movement outside the home and activate security lights if activity is detected. More expensive security systems make use of video recording equipment.

When choosing a home security system, decide on the level of protection you want, make sure the system being offered meets your needs and don't be afraid to ask questions of your provider.

A home security system is only as good as the company that stands behind it. Before purchasing, do some research, find out what the average response time is for your provider, how often they do equipment checks, warranty information and whether they have a relationship with local law enforcement.

Lastly, before settling on a home security system, check into its effectiveness. Find out specifics about features such as police contact, sensor sensitivity and power outage backup. Ask local law enforcement and public safety officials their opinion of various home security services and also check the Web for customer reviews.

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