Compare Home Security Before You Buy
Jess Delice
Have you decided to buy a security system for your home? Whatever you do, don't call the first number you see somewhere. It's far better to shop around, make notes, and compare all the different services and products available.
The best way to compare home security companies is to have their sales representatives out to your home. Have at least two, if not three, companies come and do a thorough evaluation of your house's vulnerability, and then compare the contracts before you sign. Also do some research into the companies and find out what people are saying about them.
Brinks, for example, is a company renowned for its business in the security industry. Most customers seem reasonably satisfied with their Brinks service, if the system was installed correctly.
Many people are very pleased with Brinks' customer service and their fast response time. One customer describes using Brinks' service for nine years without problems.
Then again, others are very upset by what they call a bait and switch tactic (both with contract length and with upgrades to the system to make it a truly safe one), poor fire monitoring, and poor customer service.
So let's compare home security from Brinks with that from ADT.
Like Brinks, ADT is a company that has been around for well over one hundred years. They are the other most well-known home security company in America.
Also like Brinks, the reviews range from extremely happy with the service to angry over lack of service. One customer calls the service people "idiots," but applauds the people in the monitoring center.
Poor installation done by third parties are the most common cause of negative reviews. One customer advises people to read the contract thoroughly, test the system each month, and only buy straight from ADT. These steps will help you have a more positive experience.
So it looks as though the home security industry isn't very consistent when it comes to customer service, but slightly more so in reliability. But like anything else, it's a good idea to compare home security companies, read your contract, and watch out. Don't let the company lead you blindly!
Before you buy home security, make sure to visit home security reviews for more reviews on ADT Home Security and Brinks Home Security System.
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