Alarm Engineering Named Dealer of the Year

Alarm Engineering was recently honored at the 2016 Interlogix Partner Summit, held in San Diego, California where we were presented with the Eastern Regional Dealer of the Year Award.  The Interlogix network of authorized dealers is comprised of over 300 security companies nationwide.

Criterion

The Alarm Engineering team distinguished itself in the Eastern U.S. and we received this award due to our superior customer service, strong roots in the community, and successful growth as a company.
 
Interlogix offers among the most reliable and trusted product names in the security industry, and is backed by authorized partners nationwide like Alarm Engineering.

Details

Alarm Engineering’s Operations Manager traveled to the Omani La Costa resort in San Diego, CA and represented our team, accepting the Dealer of the Year award. The entire Alarm Engineering team is thrilled to receive this award and we look forward to providing continued five-star service to our customers for years to come.

About Alarm Engineering

Locally owned Alarm Engineering has been securing Delmarva since 1985. In that time, we have developed a reputation for integrity, reliability, and quality with our emphasis on superior service to our customers. We know you have many choices when it comes to your security system, so here are some things you should know about us. 

Alarm Engineering is leading provider of electronic security systems and services in Delaware and the Eastern Shores of Maryland and Virginia. From integrated home security systems with home automation and video to large enterprise-level integrated systems and small business solutions, our highly trained and professional staff will get the job done right. As an Authorized Alarm.com dealer, we offer exclusive Crash and Smash technology, Geo-Fencing and LiftMaster Garage Control, and the Doorbell Camera as part of our Home Automation offerings.

For more about what sets us apart from the crowd, click here or give us a call at 410.546.2210. But don’t just take our word for it: check out our five star Google Reviews.

Why Your Insurance Company Loves Security Systems

Getting control of the household budget is important but it can be difficult to determine what costs are most expendable. As you weigh the pros and cons of each expense consider that your insurance agent prefers you keep your alarm system monitored.

Here are some of the reasons your insurance agent knows your home alarm system is worth the expense:

1. Burglars are opportunists who look for the quick entry and looking for cash, jewelry, electronics, guns and other easily sold items.
2. A burglary takes place every 30 seconds in the U.S.
3. The average loss per burglary is $1725.
4. Homes with monitored security systems are three times less likely to be burglary targets.
5. Fires can happen anytime without warning.

Your insurance agent knows that they have less to worry about if you are actively securing and monitoring your home for both security and fire threats. This reduces the chances you will have a claim. Since this saves your agent money, they pass the savings onto you with discounts. Call your insurance agent for details. 

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About Alarm Engineering

Locally owned Alarm Engineering has been securing Delmarva since 1985. In that time, we have earned our reputation for integrity, reliability, and quality with our emphasis on superior service to our customers. We know you have choices when it comes to your security system, so here are some things you should know about our team.

Alarm Engineering is leading provider of electronic security systems and services in Delaware and the Eastern Shores of Maryland and Virginia. From integrated home security systems with home automation and video to large enterprise-level integrated systems and small business solutions, our highly trained and professional staff will get the job done right. As an Authorized Alarm.com dealer, we offer exclusive Crash and Smash technology, Geo-Fencing and LiftMaster Garage Control, and the Doorbell Camera as part of our Home Automation offerings.

For more about what sets us apart from the crowd, click here or give us a call at 410-546-2210. But don’t just take our word for it: check out our five star Google Reviews.

Preventing False Alarms

False alarms are irritating. Irritating to you, your neighbors…they even startle your pets.

They consume police resources and after too many you may be issued a fine or fee depending on where you live. Depending on your location, Enhanced Call Verification or ECV may be in place, requiring us to call at least 2 people on your call list before dispatching authorities.

Luckily, most false alarms are easily prevented.

Decrease False Alarms with These Tips:

1. Know your codes
   • Most false alarms are caused by people just entering the wrong codes to disarm. An easy way to eliminate this issue is entering custom codes for each person, being careful to never use codes that a burglar could easily guess like your house number.
2. Secure all windows and doors
   • Keeping windows and doors closed is a smart security practice but is also prevents false alarms. Remember to close all windows and doors before attempting to arm your system and disarm it before opening.
3. Train users
   • Make sure everyone who may have to interact with your alarm system knows how to use it and knows the false alarm passcode or Account ID. Practice makes perfect, so encourage any new workers, babysitters, house cleaners and guests feel comfortable with your system. Use our easy interactive services to quickly assign and delete custom user codes after your guests or workers should no longer be able to access your home.
4. Be mindful of pets
   • If your home is armed with motion detectors and you have pets, be sure they are pet immune detectors. No motion detector is completely pet proof, though. Cats especially, who can jump on high furniture are typical triggers of motion detectors. If you recently have adopted a cat into your home armed with motion detectors, call or click here to ask our team what other security solutions we can replace them with.
5. “Think” like a motion detector
   • It may sound silly, but a motion detector’s job is to simply report when there is motion. If you have curtains that move when your heater comes on, that motion may cause what you think of as a false alarm. Make sure holiday decorations, balloons and cobwebs are kept away from rooms with motion detectors as well. Have a Roomba that cleans your floors while you’re away at work? Yep, that’s motion, too. Also, make sure nothing is blocking your motion detector’s field of view such as a large box directly in front of it. Blocking your motion detector assures it cannot do its job effectively and can also cause false alarms.
6. Pay attention to Low Battery Warnings
   • We let you know when you have a low battery, change them as soon as you can after you receive the notification. If you don’t want to change batteries, we can also do it for you.
7. Consider the weather
   • Acts of nature can also set off your alarm. Strong winds, electrical storms and hurricanes can result in false alarms.
8. Let us know if you suspect equipment problems
   • False alarms are typically due to human error. Nationwide, about 70% of false alarms are due to some kind of mistake. But if you ever feel that a false alarm was caused by an equipment error, call our office and our service department will troubleshoot the system over the phone and set up a service call if needed.

If you do cause a false alarm, don’t panic! Have your Account ID or passcode ready for the operator who calls you or call our office 24/7 to report a false alarm. Declaring a false alarm quickly can save police resources from being dispatched unnecessarily.

Don’t be surprised if one of our team members contacts to check on you after a false alarm. We know you are busy and want to follow up to if we can help you in any way. If you have any questions or concerns, call us 24/7 at 410-546-2210.

About Alarm Engineering

Locally owned Alarm Engineering has been securing Delmarva since 1985. In that time, we have earned our reputation for integrity, reliability, and quality with our emphasis on superior service to our customers. We know you have choices when it comes to your security system, so here are some things you should know about our team.

Alarm Engineering is leading provider of electronic security systems and services in Delaware and the Eastern Shores of Maryland and Virginia. From integrated home security systems with home automation and video to large enterprise-level integrated systems and small business solutions, our highly trained and professional staff will get the job done right. As an Authorized Alarm.com dealer, we offer exclusive Crash and Smash technology, Geo-Fencing and LiftMaster Garage Control, and the Doorbell Camera as part of our Home Automation offerings.

For more about what sets us apart from the crowd, click here or give us a call at 410-546-2210. But don’t just take our word for it: check out our five star Google Reviews.