3 Amazing Pros, 2 Disgusting Cons And 8 Dangerous Statistics About Home Alarm Systems

The ultimate purpose of home alarm systems is to allow you to rest of mind while alerting the proper authorities in the event of a burglary or emergency at your house.

Just like homeowner's insurance, these alarm systems are something people buy that they hope to never use. A lot of people believe that getting protection for your home is not worth it. However, in my opinion, I believe that anyone who has been saved from a robbery or fire because they got protection would doubt the amazing benefits that getting protection can offer.

Before I go over some pros and cons, I want to share with you some statistics I have read, according to home security magazine!

1. 74% of robbers said they would rob a home even if the home was protected.
2. A home without protection is 3 to 4 times more likely to become a target for burglary.
3. 87% of police officers in a survey believed that the presence of a home alarm system helped deter robbers.
4. 62% of attempted robberies on homes that are protected are unsuccessful.
5. 87% of burglaries happen when the owner is home.
6. Only 15% of American households have protection.
7. You can save up to 29% on your homeowner's insurance policy with the addition of protection for your home.
8. The average amount of time it takes for an intruder to enter your home is 1 minute.

Now Here Are Some Fantastic Pros

# 1 Police immediately get notified when an intruder enters your home

The way it works is you get a phone call when your home alarm system goes off, if you do not call and say you are fine, the authorities will immediately come to your home.

# 2 The loud noise is enough to frighten an intruder

One time a neighbor of mine found their back door open when they arrived after work. The door seemed to be opened with force but nothing inside was taken. They believe someone tried to break in but got scared away by the noise.

# 3 You are alerted every time someone enters of leaves your home!

This is great for homeowners with children. You as a parent can keep a solid eye over the location of your child.

Here are two disgusting cons

# 1 You may get a false sense of security

Not all burglars get frighten by protection. There are professional criminals who know how to get in and take what they want before the police arrive at your door.

# 2 You have to remember to turn your alarm on!

I had a neighbor who always told me that they always forgot to turn their home alarm system on. Depending on the type of protection you choose, if you forget to turn it on, it will not be effective.