If you have been wondering if you should purchase a home security system, or update your current system, you may have asked yourself if such a system is really necessary. If you live in the Memphis area and are on the fence about home security consider the following statistic: One out of 18 people will be the victim of a property crime in Memphis, and this includes burglary and theft in the home. This puts you and your family at a high level of risk in Memphis, and you should take steps to protect yourself, your family, and your home. Fifteen Alarms is here to help! We can install home security equipment, or work with your existing equipment to offer you affordably priced monthly plans that keep your home safe and secure. Read on for more convincing that, yes, you really do need a home security system!

Deters Crime

A five-year study that was conducted by Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice found that as the number of home security systems increases in an area, the number of robberies decreased. This was true even for people who didn’t own their own security system! Security systems can work to deter crime in your home, and to make your entire neighborhood safer. Many times if a burglar sees a home security system is in place, it may shorten or completely deter them from attempting to take valuables from your home. So install a security system, and know that you are deterring crime in your home and neighborhood.

Protects Your Property

The benefit of a security system that comes most readily to mind is protecting your belongings. The first step in protection comes in the form of signs in your yard or window, alerting passersby that your property is protected. These act as the first line of defense to make your property less desirable to a burglar. The next step is when one of your secure entry points is breached, a high-pitched alarm is emitted. This not only alerts whoever is in the home, but can signify to neighbors that there is a problem. Your security service is notified of a breach, and the authorities are notified. This dramatically shortens the time of a potential burglary, making it less likely that your valuable property will be taken. Think of everything in your home that is of value, and imagine the heirlooms and sentimental items that cannot be replaced. A home security system is your best line of defense against a burglar taking your valuables.

Acts as a Reminder

We all have the best intentions in keeping our homes safe and secure. Our nightly routines probably consist of checking doors, and maybe windows, to make sure that everything is locked up tight. But there are invariably times that we just simply forget to lock up, or are distracted by something else. Maybe the weather is warming up, and you are not used to remembering to lock (or even close) your windows. Or perhaps you had to let the cat inside in the middle of the night, and in your half-asleep state forgot to re-lock the door. Mistakes happen, but this is where your home security system can step in. A system will not allow you to arm it if there is a door or window open or unlocked. You will be alerted to these problems before you go to bed, or leave for the day. A burglar doesn’t care that you always remember to lock up besides this one time. They are looking for opportunity, and human mistakes often give them one. Let a security system act as another layer of protection to remind you when your home is not as secure as you may think.

Peace of Mind

You shouldn’t stay up at night wondering how to protect your loved ones, your home, and your valuables. Let your security system stay up all night watching and protecting! A security system can be worth more than you think if it brings you the peace of mind that you have done everything you can to protect your home. Especially if you choose some of the wireless features, you will be able to monitor your home when you are away to ease any concerns or worries you have. Let your home security system take the burden of worry from you!

Insurance Discounts

This might be a surprise to you, but many insurance companies offer up to a 20 percent discount to homeowners that use a home security system. This can offset the cost of any system you have installed, or maintained, and shows the value insurers place on home security systems. So install a home security system, and end up saving some money in the process!

So yes, a home security system is worth it! If you are in the Memphis area, Fifteen Alarms would love help you with your home security system. We can use your existing security equipment, or install a brand new system. We are committed to providing you with all of the tools you need to protect your home — call us today! Count on us for home security solutions if you live in Memphis, Bartlett, Cordova, Lakeland, Southwind, Germantown, Whitehaven, or Arlington.