Re: Need Help with odd Ademco Vista 20P problem

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"Katerina" <safechecker@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I do.  I did NOT contact ADT because although they perform the monitor
> service, I own every component of hardware (NOT a leased system.)
> Experience has taught me that any call to them is met with the same
> response... "we need to take a look at it, and there is a base tech
> charge of $100+ just for someone to come over, blah, blah."   Three
> years ago a lightning strike fried the panel, and I called them - paid
> $200 labor plus $125 for the board.  That was before I learned that I
> could buy a board from a 3rd party and have it programmed for a lot
> less.
>
> ADT is great for monitoring, but I never made a simple inquiry call to
> them without either a sales pitch or the sinking feeling that "this is
> gonna cost me."
>

bzzzt.  wrong.  ADT is not great for monitoring.  what is your monthly ?
25-30$ per month?  Will they call more than 1 # before they dispatch?  like
cell or work number?  probably not.  you can do better for less if  you own
the equipment.  find a local company that will monitor for less $ and
service for a reasonable fee.