Does My Burglar Alarm Need Repair? | 3 Signs Your Alarm System Needs Repair

Does My Burglar Alarm Need Repair?

Alarm systems are a great investment to keep you, your family, and your belongings safe and protected. It can be very worrying if they aren’t working effectively, which is why it’s so important to know the main signs of faults in your home security system, and when to call for professional repair. Below is our quick guide to faulty alarms.

3 Signs Your Alarm System Needs Repair.

1. Siren Not Working

You alarm siren may not work for a number of reasons. A faulty alarm
sound indicates your system has an electrical fault due to water damage which
may have caused corrosion or wire damage. This is a fault that needs to be seen
to by a qualified professional (due to potential risk of electrocution) who may
need to replace the unit all together.

2. Power Fault

A loss of power to your alarm may be caused by: power cuts, blown fuses, a
power pack come loose, or a faulty power pack. Some power failures can be fixed
at home, but some more serious faults need to be dealt with by a professional
electrician. If power cannot be restored to the system but power has returned
in the rest of your home, then it’s time to call a technician.

3. False Alarms

False alarms can be scary. You could be woken up at 3am, and sent into a
panic for absolutely no reason. This is caused mostly by human error, pet interferences,
low batteries, or leaving windows or doors open, causing the alarm to mistake them
for an intruder. However, there are internal faults that can cause a false
alarm. Battery failure is the main one, but also dampness, voltage spikes, and
poor connections. This will require a security system professional to come and
assess the unit, and perhaps replace parts or install a new one.

Why Should I Get a Maintenance Package?

It might be tempting to put off getting a professional repair, but immediate
attention is essential. If your alarm system is broken and you suffer a
robbery, you might not be eligible for an insurance pay-out. Your alarm could
be broken without you knowing, which is why it is so important to arrange Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) or a maintenance package with
your alarm specialist.

To see Redline’s maintenance packages, go to maintenance.