Home is where the heart is and after buying your dream home, spending hours to decorate it to perfection and make preparations to raise a big, happy family in it, there is only one more logical step to take and ensure this happens for you. Install a home alarm system. An alarm on your house, though a sad piece of necessary technology today, will protect your family from harm's way and your treasure of a home in top conditions.

Though unlikely, it is possible for a home alarm system to default or not work properly, compromising your optimal protection. No one company is immune from faultiness and does not make them a less credible company than another. It's all about research, However, to prevent an alarm from failing you, the following are some important tips and precautions you can take to keep your home safe when your alarm does not.

1. Even if you have an alarm system installed in your home, you should still always lock the doors before you head out of the house. It's incredibly important to locks doors and especially windows no matter how long you are gone for, even if just for 30 minutes at the grocery store.



2. When you go on that dream family vacation you have all been planning for months, leave someone in charge of your house. Keep emergency phone numbers handy in case the alarm system fails or someone breaks into your home so they know how to reach you. Choose a trusted neighbor to come into your home every once in awhile to collect mail, water plants and flick on and off some light switches so as not to look like the house is completely unoccupied. In the unfortunate event that anything should happen to your beloved home, you will be notified via cell or e-mail by your trusted neighbor or nearby family member. It's also a good idea to set things on a timer so it looks like there is activity in your home.



3. If your alarm system works via satellite, you probably have nothing to worry about here. If not, it's important to remember to check your battery life on your alarm every few months. Similarly to a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide monitor, these can crap out every once in awhile. By keeping tabs on the alarm, you can be sure it's working all the time. Pay attention to the sensors and beep strength of your alarm when you enter the home. If they seem like they are fading, it is your responsibility to call the home security provider to get them replaced or to make sure nothing has gone faulty. If they cannot see it, how would they know it's broken? Call them.



4. Always have a back-up plan. If your alarm fails, it's good to go over these options with your loved ones so they know the next steps to take in the event of an emergency!