False Alarms in Home Alarm Systems

We wanted to go over some of the most common causes of false alarms in home alarm systems. No one wants to get stuck with a false alarm, but occasionally they happen. We’re going to go over some of the best ways to avoid a false alarm and where the most common false alarms come from.

False alarms are really not the end of the world. If you come home and forget to punch in your code to disarm your alarm system, the alarm system company is notified. They’ll call you to ask, and once you pick up the phone you can simply tell them that is was a mistake. But here are some of the most common causes and when you know the causes, they’ll certainly be easier to avoid!

If you have an older home alarm system that was professionally installed, be sure to check the wiring. Faulty wiring can lead to a false alarm because the wiring can corrode and malfunction. You can counteract this by checking up on your home alarm system a couple times a year. Perhaps do it when you check your fire alarms. You can also have your alarm system come out and check your home alarm system on a regular basis.

You can also accidentally trigger your own alarm system’s motion detector. Especially if you arm the motion detector at night and wander downstairs to grab some water. This seems strange, but triggering your own alarm system while you’re inside it IS possible and does occasionally happen.

False alarms are very easy to avoid. With a verification call and wireless alarm system, false alarms are fairly easy to avoid in home alarm systems. In reality, a false alarm really only occurs when the police show up at your home and you are not there. The verification calls have bee included to avoid this and to quickly protect your home in the event of a real emergency.