ADT Security
ADT has been in business since 1874 and their alarms are installed in over 6 million homes. In addition their alarm systems are responsible for the security in many airports, government buildings and Fortune 500 companies in the United States. They allow local dealers to subcontract their security systems, so basically, local dealers can install the systems and ADT then monitors them. Because the quality of customer service varies from dealer to dealer, the service can vary but, the quality of the equipment used by dealers is always the same high quality because it is always from ADT. Their authorized systems can help protect you from burglary, fire, carbon monoxide and more. Their home security systems are similar to most monitoring systems; when either a window or door sensor, or if a one touch response button is triggered on an alarm keypad, a monitoring station is notified by the alarm system. The monitoring station will then try to contact both the home owner to determine if they are home, and if they are not able to get a hold of the owners, they will call the local police and/or fire station. For over 100 years their systems have been proven very reliable for helping you get needed responses for many types of emergencies.Costs and Fees Although ADT security systems are one of the oldest and biggest names in alarms, they are more affordable than you might think. When you decide to have one installed you can expect to pay for the alarm system, an installation fee plus a monthly monitoring fee. For an additional costs their security systems can also monitor against fire, carbon monoxide, flooding and freezing pipes. Other additional features that cost extra include mobile control and remote video monitoring. Beware of advertisements that claim to install ADT home security systems that charge only $99 for $850 worth of equipment. The $99 is actually a startup or down payment for your security alarm equipment. You will eventually pay the full price with monthly payments paid as a portion of the monthly monitoring fee. Check the small print on these fees before signing any long term contract. Guarantees Six-Month Money-Back Service Guarantee- If you are not satisfied within six months of installing your alarm system, they refund the system installation prices and pays all monitoring fees after they have attempted to resolve your concerns. Theft Protection Guarantee -Pays your insurance deductible (up to $500) in the event of a burglary, while your alarm system is armed. Mover’s Security Guarantee - f you move after two years, they will provide you with a discount on the installation of any of their monitored security systems in your new home, along with other additional benefits. How to Compare Security Systems -All the information you need to compare security systems. What kind of system is right for me? What type of system best fits my security budget? Install your own vs. professionally installed, Monitored vs. Unmonitored All about security camera systems - If you've done any research on security cameras or home security camera systems at all, you've probably noticed that there are many camera, lens, recorder and monitor options it's difficult to decide which to go with. Here is a helpful guide to choosing a security camera system. Return to Compare Home Security Systems Home Page from ADT |
