Before you re-arrange your furniture... Before you hang those new drapes....take a moment to think about your alarm system. Your alarm system? How is hanging a set of drapes going to affect my alarm system?
When making any changes to your environment (rearranging or moving furniture or aquiring new items), think about the following:
* Ensure nothing is placeing in the path of the motion detectors which can cause false alarms. New drapes look good, but does the Air Conditioning unit or Heating unit cause them to move and set off the motion detector?
* Do not move items such as plants or accessories in the path of the motion detector. Plants or other hanging objects can sway and cause movement which is picked up by the motion detector.
* Make sure that newly placed items or decorations, expecially around the holidays, that are hung near doors or windows, do not interfere with the door or window contacts or motion sensors.
* Don't forget about pets. Was your alarm system designed and installed before you got Fido or Fluffy?
Call your alarm company immediately so that they can review your system and insure that your newest family memeber won't cause any false motion alarms.
Moving any furniture, painting or remodeling is bound to uncover or create dust and debris. The sensors in your alarm system (Motion Sensors, Smoke Detectors, Heat Detectors etc.) must remain dust and bug free.
Make sure to include checking for dust and spider webs around sensors when making any changes to your living space.
And always before undergoing major changes to your home, check with your alarm company about how it might impact your system. It would also be a great time to schedule a routine maintenence check-up of your equipment.
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