Home Security Systems: Investing in Your Safety

From belongings and memories to your actual loved ones, your home is the hub of the most important things in life. This is why it is of the upmost importance that you invest in a home security system. These life-saving systems help to ensure that your property and assets are watched over, and that your family is protected in the event of an emergency.

Here are the top three reasons for having a home security system installed in your home:

1. Protect your valuables from theft – According to a recent study, approximately one home is broken into and burglarized every 15 seconds. The bureau of Justice Statistics has stated that break-ins occur a whopping 3.7 million times a year in the United States, 73.9% of those taking place at a personal
   residence. Most of these break-ins occur via forced entry, although many are completed via an unlocked door or window. A home security system will help deter burglars from your home and monitor any unwanted activity while you are away. Once the alarm sounds, most burglars will immediately run away, and even having a sign warning of a security system is sometimes enough to deter them.
2. Catch fires in your home before it’s too late – It takes only minutes or seconds for a simple spark to turn into a devastating house fire. According to the NFPA, fires in homes are responsible for roughly 92% of all structural fire fatalities. Many of these fires are caused by human error and could have been easily prevented. It is important that your home and your loved ones are protected from any kind of potential fire. Most home security systems of today are equipped with features that can detect smoke and heat sources and, if you are not home at the time of a fire, they can also automatically alert the fire department. This will not only save you money, but also could save the lives of your loved ones.
3. Protect your family from Carbon Monoxide – Deemed the “invisible killer,” carbon monoxide poisoning is responsible for over 400 deaths and 20,000 emergency room visits each year in the United States. This deadly gas is both odorless and colorless and is absorbed by the body more rapidly than oxygen. Since it cannot be detected by humans, it is important that your home security system includes a carbon monoxide detector as well.

For more information on how home security systems could help protect you and your family, contact the fire and safety experts at A Total Solution, Inc. today.