Forum: Alarm
June 13, 2008
Smoke alarm
Help! How do you get an hard wired smoke & CO alarm to stop chirping. I replaced the back up battery, reset it, and soon as I get off the ladder-the damn thing starts chirping again. I was able to stop one from doing this, the 2nd unsucessful. Should I buy a new alarm all together, or do I need an electrician?
March 11, 2008
security systems...
yea or nay?
we're looking for a system that reports to our local precinct and/or fire dept. the security guy that's working with our contractor is recommending a brand (DSC) i've never heard of -- not slomins, adt or any monthly pay systems. his install cost (hardware incl) is $2150.
i'm pretty sure we want a security system but don't know if this is the right one for us. plus (and i know this is a bit silly) i think the DSC keypad is dated and ugly.
you guys have any suggestions/thoughts? thanks in advance
February 29, 2008
ADT security question
Curious if anyone else has experienced this: I canceled my maintenance contract with ADT about a year ago. Before that, I had no trouble with my alarm system. Since I canceled my maintenance contract, I have had several mysterious alarm events, two of which required someone to come out to my home. And of course I have to pay for this. It is infuriating. Anyone else believe ADT is setting off false alarms to squeeze more money out of their customers?
February 25, 2008
Crime on the rise in Brooklyn?
There was a recent rash of break-ins in my area of Williamsburg (the Italian off Lorimer ... probably the quietest part of WBURG).
Despite what police statistics say, it's definitely feeling less and less safe. A lot of my friends in Park Slope have been mugged at gunpoint within the past month.
So, does it feel like crime is starting to go up for anyone else? Things definitely feel less safe than last year.
February 8, 2008
Alarms for Apartment Unit?
I've read the archives about alarm systems, and they all relate to installing a system in a townhouse. Has anyone ever installed an alarm in their apartment? Would it be a markedly different type of system? I'm thinking of installing an alarm in a condo unit. Thank you.
Gorilla Estimate for Alarm System
Hi,
Just got and estimate for installing security for an Upper West Side townhouse by Gorilla Security. It came up to about $10,000.
What do you people think about this price?
Thanks,
Ron
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!
January 8, 2008
Alarm Company
Bloggers:
We are looking for a reputable/dependable alarm company. Besides ADT, can anyone recommend a trustworthy / dependable company? We read some blogs on this site and wanted to know what people thought of Supreme Security.
Besides them, we would really appreciate some names. Thanks!
January 4, 2008
SECURITY SYSTEMS?
Hey everyone,
My wife and I are about to purchase a brownstone in Ft. Greene, and are going to install a security system. Does anyone have any recommendations or suggestions? Was thinking it would be good to have cameras installed at the front doors as well as the back yard and roof.
Help.
November 1, 2007
Alarm/Security Co - lease equipment in home
We are considering an alarm company that owns the equipment they install in your home (vs. us purchasing it as many alarm companies have you do). I wonder what will happen if we want to change alarm co's down the road. Anyone have any experience with this.