Each summer, out of town alarm companies send people into communities across the country to knock on doors, trying to persuade homeowners to purchase a new alarm system. Think before you buy…

If a sleeping child can easily sleep through an alarm clock, would they sleep through a fire alarm too? A monitored fire alarm means that as soon as your smoke or carbon monoxide detector senses trouble, our monitoring station is notified and is alerting the fire department immediately. Simply put, help is on the way.

Burglary and Fire are two obvious reasons for having a monitored alarm system, but if given a chance, environmental damages can be equally as devastating.

Laundry is part of our daily routine, but do you know how important dryer maintenance is to the safety of your home?An estimated 17,000 dryer fires per year cause an average of 51 deaths, 400 injuries, and cost $236 million in property damages.

Got defense? Having and using your monitored alarm system is a big part of helping secure your home, but there are several things you can do (some of which cost nothing but time!) to fortify your home, and ultimately deter anyone looking for an easy opportunity.

In November, Alarm-1 was awarded Honeywell's 2019 MaxPro Partner of the Year!