Re: Looking to purchase alarm system - suggestions?

[Devin <youdontneedit@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

tufflaw@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Hello, I'm trying to purchase an alarm system for my home, just
> starting to compare vendors but I'm not really sure what I should be
> looking for.  I've spoken with two so far, Protect America and
> Honeywell.
>
> Protect America has a basic package on their website for a wireless
> system with a control panel, keypad, motion detector, three sensors,
> and siren.  It's free but I have to install it myself, and the monthly
> service fee is $30.  They offer a lifetime warranty on their equipment.
>
> Honeywell offered me a package for a wireless system with a control
> panel, keypad, siren, three door sensors, four window sensors, two
> fire/smoke alarms for $795 (they install, obviously), with a service
> fee of $20 per month.  There's a one year warranty on their equipment.
>
> Obviously the initial money put down is much cheaper for Protect
> America, but a few things I didn't like were their sales tactics and
> that their plan wasn't really specifically tailored for my house.  They
> dealt with my strictly over the phone.  Honeywell sent a rep out to my
> house and he put a plan together after going through the house.
>
> After several years I'll end up saving money with Honeywell, but money
> isn't the sole concern obviously - I want to keep my family as safe as
> possible.  Any thoughts on these offers / companies from people
> familiar with them?
>
> Also, I'm meeting with a rep from Protection One next week, so any
> thoughts on them as well would be most appreciated.  Thanks!!
>
if it involves the word free. Dont bother. Monitoring for a house on
average in canada is 16-20$ a month. 30$ a month sounds like a long
contract to go with it i assume?