Got Questions About Security Systems?
Q: Is a home security system necessary?
A: Case of burglaries and thefts are on the rise, which means that more homeowners are becoming concerned about their families and their properties. A home security system with monitoring makes your home a less likely target of break-ins and burglaries.
Q: Living in a neighborhood with good local patrol service and having locks on all doors & windows would I still need a monitored alarm system?
A: There are still vulnerabilities in safe well monitored areas with effective patrolling for burglaries however; the monitored alarm system is on call “24 hrs a day and 7 days a week.”
Q: How does an alarm system fend off would-be burglars?
A: Approximately 90% of burglars would prefer to break into homes without security systems. The criminals want the easy way in; they don’t want to risk an alarm siren going off.
Q: Can a home security system save money?
A: Yes, not only will a home security system add value to your property, but it will also save you 10 to 20 percent on your homeowners insurance under most policies.
Q: What if my home is located far from the security company’s command centers?
A: Signals from your home are transmitted electronically, so your location has no effect on the monitoring stations ability to receive your alarm signals.
Q: What are the components of a home security system?
A: Most alarm systems include a control panel, keypad, door & window contacts, motion detector and an alarm siren. WSS offer other optional security devices such as remote control access, glass break detection and 24 hour monitored smoke detection.
Q: When can I have my home security system installed?
A: WSS will first schedule a consultation appointment within one to three days then schedule a time that is convenient for you to have a licensed technician to install your home security system.
Q: Is a telephone line necessary?
A: WSS recommends a traditional phone line to communicate your alarm signal to our 24 hour UL central monitoring station.
No phone line…no problem because WSS can monitor your home security system with the option of a digital cellular communicator if you choose not to install a phone line. You can also install cellular back-up system for added protection in the event of telephone service interruption or a cable cut.
Q: Will the security system work if there is a loss of power?
A: Yes, systems come with a back-up battery that will run the system for several hours. Once the battery is low, a signal will be transmitted to the monitoring center and you will be notified.
Q: Are pets a problem for an alarm system?
A: No, the home security system use pet immunity which allows for most animals that weights less than 40 pounds to wander around the home without setting off the alarm. Pets that weigh more than 40 pounds may require a system upgrade.