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January 22, 2008
Alarm system
Ok... so the appointment I made with ADT several weeks ago is finally coming up. I deal with them at work and really feel they are useless, but we have a previously installed ADT system in our home already. Is it even worth the hassle? I don't want random false alarms and phonecalls. ADT stickers are all over everything, and we've been here over a year with so far no sign of trouble from the crackheads next door. The insurance co. did not query me saying "there is a system but it's not connected" when I got my insurance.... Do we bother? Or save the $$ and get a dog/scarier cats? Thanks!
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Ahem... answering my own post, in case anyone finds it helpful. Called Precinct 76 and was told "get a dog".
Posted by: mshook at January 22, 2008 1:01 PM
Do you really have crackheads next door? If so, I'd spring for the alarm. What about the times when you're on vacation and the dog is not in the house? If you have an old system, ADT will usually replace it for free and just charge you for monthly monitoring. With my old ADT system I never had any false alarms and that was with almost nine years of use.
Posted by: guest at January 22, 2008 1:17 PM
I have appt on Thurs to have it hooked up, cost was $1200 and $40 or so per month, all worth my peace of mind as I work late and go away often especially during summer.
Posted by: bmfesq at January 22, 2008 3:17 PM
hell, yes! you only need it once to save your ass.
i have had alarm systems in 3 places and my office and never really "needed" them until a couple of weeks ago when the alarm going off scared away a burglar.
nothing was taken either.
Posted by: guest at January 22, 2008 3:22 PM
Give out free crack....the 'heads' next door will protect your house with their life.
Posted by: moreteasir at January 22, 2008 3:23 PM
I had ADT for seven years, and only had minor hassles with them involving a failed battery backup. Overall they provided a reliable system. However, read your cancellation clause carefully. If you do choose to cancel, put it in writing and get their confirmation.
Good luck with the crackheads.
Posted by: guest at January 22, 2008 3:28 PM
My question is whether the police even respond to a burglar alarm. Does anyone have experience with the NYPD actually showing up? If not, has anyone contracted with a private security company to respond if a burglar alarm goes off?
Posted by: guest at January 22, 2008 5:06 PM
The police do respond though it is a low priority job. After 3 false alarms fines are issued.
To the OP $1200?! Are they putting in a new panel?
Posted by: Bklyn Fire Alarm Guy at January 22, 2008 6:00 PM
Don't use ADT, they suck. Go with a local company like Safeway in Brooklyn.
Posted by: guest at January 22, 2008 6:27 PM
you should probably just move.
Posted by: guest at January 22, 2008 8:25 PM
ADT Brooklyn: Ask for Valentino to install/update... He is superb. If there's a wait for him - and there usually is - wait.
Posted by: guest at January 22, 2008 8:40 PM
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