Summer’s almost here, and with the easing of the COVID-19 quarantine restrictions, you and your family are no doubt eager to spend time away from home. Whether you’re headed for a cottage on the beach or a cabin in the woods, you won’t want to spend a minute worrying about your home, business, and personal property.
You can take steps to make your home seem occupied and therefore less tempting to burglars. You can use a timer for your lights, pause mail delivery, and put away yard tools. Your neighbors are always happy to keep an eye on your home. Those small steps are reassuring, but a modern home security system will give you peace of mind, and the savings will surprise you.
Before You Go
Being quarantined and concerned about the pandemic was stressful enough. Now that it’s safe for you to travel again, you don’t want to worry about whether everything is safe at home. You’ve been looking forward to leaving the house, and you deserve a relaxing and worry-free vacation. Before you start making those reservations, think about a professionally installed home security system. It will bring you safety and savings. APS Security and Fire offer various options for protecting your home or commercial facility.
Many insurance companies will discount premiums when customers show proof that they are taking safety precautions. For example, car owners who take driver safety classes are rewarded with lower premiums when they provide certification that they completed the course. Similarly, businesses and homeowners who adequately protect their property can also save on their premiums.
Protect & Save
An analysis of burglaries reported in Florida found that between 2007 and 2017, there were 1,601,453 burglaries, 75.7% of which were residential. It’s hard to grasp the numbers until you think about the painful reality for the victims. No family wants to be included in these statistics.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners website provides a list of home protection devices that lower the potential for damage or loss. These precautions would also qualify for home insurance discounts with most insurers. The home security system (burglar alarm) is at the top of the list. Other devices are smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, deadbolt locks, water leak detectors, and gas leak detectors.
Most major insurance companies make these savings available to homeowners. State Farm offers a ‘Home Alert Protection Discount.’ Allstate clarifies on their website that protecting your home doesn’t have to be expensive. Progressive customers get discounts for alarms, including burglar and fire alarms and home security systems and cameras. Nationwide has a ‘protective device discount’ for smoke detectors, fire and burglar alarms, or other qualifying devices.
Set Your Home Or Commercial Security System, Relax & Save
Before you leave for your next vacation, consult with a local Florida home security system expert to discuss your home safety concerns. Your security needs are unique to your home, business, and lifestyle. A high-definition wi-fi-connected indoor camera could be all you need to feel more secure whether you’re home or away from home.
