If you’ve been tempted by the “free” home security systems advertised online or in the yellow pages, or by someone going door to door offering you a “free” system, be very careful before you grab one of those offers. Most of those seemingly attractive offers end can end up costing you much more, in money and hassle, than the conventional offers.
The first thing you need to know about these giveaway alarm systems is that if someone comes to your door, you want to say no, absolutely not, under no circumstances, and slam the door. These companies are usually on the right side of the law, but just barely. They give away systems that are several years old and they often make misleading statements about what they systems will do. They are not local companies, but out-of-state companies that come in, blanket an area, and then leave, selling the monitoring contracts to companies in other cities or states, who have no relationship with them or the homeowners. The absolute worst alarm system you can have is one from a door-to-door salesman. Well, you could buy one from a burglar.
But what about the free systems from the alarm companies? Aren’t those going to be good? They’re better than the ones from the door-to-door salesmen, certainly. But if you settle for the free system, you’re still getting a lesser system than you need, with a higher monthly monitoring bill than you need or deserve. And the point of these systems is to talk you into a higher-priced system.
Your best bet is to go with a company that will work with you from the beginning to determine your exact needs and fit the alarm system to your requirements. There is certainly nothing wrong with a loss leader or attraction like a free alarm, but there’s a lot to be said for someone who will treat you as a unique customer with unique leads and help you find exactly the home security system that works for your home and your family, from the start.
Before you latch onto a company because they offer a free alarm, take the time to look for a company who will tailor their solutions to your needs.
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