5 Things You Need to Know About Home Security Solutions

Making Home Security Solutions Affordable

Author: Erik DiGuistini

#1: Having a home security solution saves you money on home insurance.

Have you ever been asked by your home insurance company if you have a home security system? Turns out if you do, you can save between 10 – 20% on your home insurance. It’s a win-win for you and the insurance company: you save money and the insurance company has to deal with fewer break-in claims.

#2: You can reduce your electricity bill with a home security solution.

Most home security companies offer an app that ties into a smart home system such as Google Home, allowing you to manage your home wherever you go. Most security companies now offer a feature that detects your vicinity to your home and when further away, your heating/AC is turned down but when you are on your way home, the system cools your home in summer or heats your home in winter, saving on energy costs while still coming home to the perfect temperature. Cool huh?

#3: Some leading-edge security systems now come with flood protection.

Did you know that 35% of insurance claims are from water damage? Some home security packages now offer a device that is easy to install on your water shut-off valve and automatically detects floods from water lines bursting or leaking. The sensors throughout your home communicate with the water shut-off valve to your home and will automatically turn it off; saving you from thousands of dollars in repairs and insurance premium hikes.

#4: Security systems aren’t just for break-ins, they can help prevent fire damage too!

A home fire is reported approximately every twenty seconds, and often times the fire is too big, the fire department cannot arrive soon enough to put it out! Home security systems are now able to detect smoke and heat signatures and notify you BEFORE the fire happens, once again saving you money and potentially saving lives.

#5: Home security goes beyond safety and can make your life that much easier through home automation.

Obviously, a home security solution can increase the safety of you, your family and your pets but did you know that new security systems are now allowing for complete home automation? For example, HomeforceBC’s security division uses the Alarm.com app, allowing you to lock doors, control temperature, monitor your home via live camera and more. Get notifications wherever you are, whether out for lunch, at work, or on vacation in the Bahamas, you can have the peace of mind of knowing your home, and everything in it is safe and secure.