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Maintaining Your Home Security System

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Once you have created your maintenance plan for your home security system it is important to follow the manufacturer instructions on cleaning and testing.  Some basic maintenance is cleaning lens on cameras. You will want to verify that each device of your home security system is working and functioning to its highest level of performance.  If it does not function properly replace it now.

Setting up a home security maintenance plan is like any other plan, you must implement it.  Start with an inventory list of all the devices you have installed. It’s important to be specific about where each device is located, the type and what security function it provides. Gather all information from each manufacturer and keep with your home security maintenance plan.  Verify the list of supplies you will need to maintain and clean your security devices and make sure it meets the recommendation of the manufacturer.

Your maintenance plan should include cleaning and testing cycles for each device of your home security system.  Some manufacturers may suggest a mandatory replacement of certain components such as smoke, radon and carbon monoxide detectors. A 10 year suggestion of use on detectors is in perfect conditions.  If you have these devices in areas of high humidity it can reduce its life or high dust levels such as warehouses, garages, and attics its life expectancy is highly reduced. The device could still be in working condition, but could be old enough to create concern for failure.  It is vital to know how each device works how to clean and test it.

Prompt replacement of old sensors and detectors is vital to your life and safety.  Just replacing batteries or pressing the test button on a smoke alarm does not tell you if it senses smoke. When you replace detectors or sensors mark the date in your home security maintenance plan and on the devices too.  If you have used any sensor such as a smoke alarm due to a large amount of smoke replace it! Don’t take any chances.

After years of entering your security code into your keypad the security code becomes obvious.  Don’t help an intruder victimize you. Replace it.

When doing your maintenance on sensors and detectors keep in mind the environmental ware that occurs.  Example is window sensors that are exposed to the sun and household cleaners.  If the device shows any signs of age or deterioration due to the sun or chemical cleaners, replace it now.

This would be a good time to consider upgrading your home security system.  As technologies continue to improve and add more value per device you may be able to protect your home with even more security .

This article gives you some over view on the areas of maintenance.  When doing your home security maintenance plan be thorough and detailed.  It’s ultimately up to you to keep your family and home a safe.