Re: Most Reliable DYI Home Alarm System

[John Sowden <jsowden@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 02/18/2015 11:11 AM, tomz wrote:
> Not sure if it's okay to ask this question:
> What do you recommend for system with 16 window/door sensors, 5 smoke detectors, and 1 heat sensor?  ADT system is 22 years old and yearly monitoring bill is almost $600.
>
> Thanks.
>
> TomC, homeowner.
>

Call a local alarm company that does its own monitoring.  make sure
maintenance is included in the monthly fee.  Check with the state
licensing for complaints and length of time in business, call neighbors
that have their window sticker to see if the service is good.  Re:
equipment, go with what they recommend because they will be responsible
for maintaining it.

If the smoke have been there for 22 years, they should be replaced.
Test each of them at least annually (push button with signal to Central
Station).

Hope that helps,
John