A security system is only as reliable as its upkeep, so keep your system performing at its best with an ongoing home security system maintenance contract.
Regular maintenance keeps every feature of your security network working properly, from the cameras to the alarms, so read on to find out what makes a comprehensive package one of the most important services you can expect from an installer.
1. Keep Your System Performing Well
Installing your security and alarm systems is only the beginning of an installers’ ongoing commitment to keeping your property and family safe. The different features that you choose to include in your system, including cameras, alarms, sensors, and key pads, all come with their own maintenance and upkeep requirements to keep them in the best working order.
Over time, a camera lens can become clouded up by the weather, whilst the housing of a keypad can become cracked, rusted, or badly damaged whilst stopping a break-in attempt. As long as the overall system continues to function you might not notice any of these issues until they begin to impact the safety and security of your premises, so leave these important equipment checks to the professionals.
2. Catch Issues Early
Having a professional security expert come and check your home setup guarantees that all the different elements are performing well and lets them find any potential issues before they impact the functionality of the entire system.
Through both preventative and quick-response corrective maintenance, the inspectors will identify small problems and worn-out components long before they interfere with your security coverage. This minimises the chances of one malfunctioning component compromising the entire system and leaving your home vulnerable.
Similarly, if any software updates are needed to keep the system up-to-date or any security vulnerabilities need to be patched, then the maintenance personnel will be able to perform these on the day or arrange for them to be done soon. Your package may also include the option to upgrade your equipment as new features or devices become available, as your security network could quickly become outdated and leave gaps in your protection, so enquire about an ongoing home security system maintenance option today.
3. Access to Expert Support
The continuous support offered by a maintenance agreement also extends to emergency aftercare, so even if a piece of equipment unexpectedly breaks or requires specialist attention, your callout team is only ever on the other end of a phone.
The trained specialists that monitor and service your security network will have a good understanding of exactly what went wrong, which helps them to locate and resolve issues in no time. This quick access to support is important at all times, but particularly in time-sensitive or emergency situations, so if you are heading away from home and a sensor need an urgent repair, or if your alarm starts beeping in the middle of the night, you can always rely on the 24/7 services of your maintenance team.
4. Long-Term Savings
If you have recently had a comprehensive home security system installed, then the last thing you want is to have to shell out to replace a broken component within the first few months. The cost of repairing a system after it fails is often considerably higher than the cost of an ongoing maintenance agreement, particularly if the cost of the repairs are due in one go, and well-maintained systems are less likely to experience the kind of damage that leads to an expensive, system-wide repair.
Having your system regularly serviced by the same team that installed it will catch small issues before they escalate into major problems that affect the rest of your system. There is never a good time to have an issue with your system, and even a temporary lapse in security coverage could cost you and your family if there is a security breach during this time.
Home Security System Maintenance
With regular servicing, emergency repairs, and 24/7 support, having a home security system maintenance team that you can rely on is just as important as having the system installed to protect your home.
So, no matter who installed your security setup, First Contact Fire & Security is here to provide the ongoing maintenance services that you need to keep your property secure and your family protected.
