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Dropping Your Alarm Monitoring

There's a growing trend, in today's economy, to drop alarm monitoring from the family budget. But there is a way to monitor your home security system yourself.

Would you purchase a guard dog that doesn’t bark?

That’s a silly question, I know, but it does illustrate what a home security system is without being monitored. As a local alarm dealer, I’ve noticed a growing trend of homeowners opting out of this important 24/7 service. For an alarm company, that’s a disturbing, yet understandable trend. 

Reasons to Drop Monitoring

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There are good reasons for people to discontinue their alarm monitoring service. First and foremost is the economy. Family budgets are what they are and decisions have to be made on cutting back on expenses. Alarm monitoring service is often one of the items on the chopping block.

False alarm fines are another cause, especially for those trying to get by on a tight budget. Consider what cutting $75, 125 or more out of your weekly grocery budget would do, and it's easy to understand why people decide to drop monitoring altogether after being assessed a fine.

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And then there is the contract that many alarm companies trap their customers. When the warm glow of a great deal has worn off and the monthly payment grinds on, and on, and on, many are ready to jump ship when the term of the contract is up. 

As an alarm dealer, I am very aware of the situation. Don’t like it, but understand it. You see, monitored alarm customers are the ‘holy grail’ to an alarm company. It is the recurring income that keeps the company ship afloat.

Do-It-Yourself

With that in mind, it might surprise you when I say, “There is a way for you to monitor your existing home security system yourself and give your guard dog its bark.” To learn more, go to: www.diy-monitoring.com.  

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