Just a few years back, a fire alarm system was considered a luxury and was generally seen only in affluent neighborhoods. But times have changed since then. Now, an efficient fire alarm system not only adds value to your property. It protects your home from fire and can even give you and your family security from intruders. How do fire alarm systems work?
Basically, fire alarm systems detect the occurrence of fire in your home, and alert you before the fire spreads. But how do they do that? It's really very simple.
Fire alarm systems use devices such as heat sensors and smoke detectors to track fire or smoke in the house. These devices are located in prime spots all throughout the house, and they are all connected to a central fire alarm control panel.
Once the sensors perceive a fire indicator, like extreme heat or smoke, the fire alarm system is activated. The sensors send a message to the control panel, then the control panel activates the alarms in the house. In many fire alarm systems, the fire alarm control panel is also programmed to send an alert to the local fire department.
In addition, in some fire alarm systems, the heat sensors and smoke indicators are connected to a sprinkler system which automatically turns on as soon as the alarms go off.
Back in the old days, fire alarm systems were very pricey, and that is why only the very rich could afford them. Now, you can have a fire alarm system installed for less than $1500! If you want your system monitored regularly, there will be an additional monthly fee to pay.
If a fire appears one day and burns down your house, imagine the losses you would have to suffer. It could be a very traumatic experience - emotionally, physically, psychologically, and financially.
You can avoid all that just by installing a reliable fire alarm system in your home. The fees you will have to pay will be nothing compared to the savings you will have in case of a fire.
If you want to save even more, you can do it by combining your fire alarm system with your burglar alarm system. In many cases, these alarm systems are able to share the same control panel and the same alarms within the house.
However, while the fire alarm system sends an alert to the fire department, the burglar alarm will go off in the police department. Combining these two alarm systems doubles the protection you can give your home and your family.
Some people might say, Oh, a fire will never happen to us...we check our electrical wiring regularly...we're careful with our matches...and so on and so forth. These people usually think that a fire alarm system is just not a practical investment. They couldn't be more wrong.
Fires can occur in any home, at any time. Even the most vigilant homeowner can fall victim to a fire. It's always best to be prepared. When the time comes that a fire does occur, it's better to be properly protected.
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