6 Tips on Purchasing a House Alarm DIY System

By Sandra Wilson

A house alarm DIY installation is probably the first thing the true do it yourself homeowner considers when thinking about home security. You just plain want to save the time waiting to have a professional come do the job and want to save some money over having them do it as well. Besides, you think you are a pretty handy person and you want to be the one responsible for having done the job of protecting family and home. But there are some things you will want to think about before you buy your security system.

First, it is important that you talk with your insurance agent to see if they can suggest a certain system or a company that sells such systems. The systems that they suggest should be ones that once installed, the insurance company who provide your insurance cover will be happy with.

Even with a list from you insurance carrier, your work is not done. You could find that all the systems they suggest still require a professional installation service to install. That just won't sit well with the spirit of a confirmed DIYer. So, be prepared to do more research on your own about prospective systems. In fact, it's a good idea to do so even if you get a good list from the insurance company.

Next you would do best to spend time looking each of the home security systems on your prospect list and that are available on the market today. Don't forget to look around the Internet for home security systems as well. And don't just grab the first one that looks easy to install. There are still a few more things to consider.

Picking a burglar alarm kit based solely on the price, i.e. picking a cheap one, can lead to some potential problems. Many cheaper systems lack clear directions that are easy to follow. You can even find that the layout suggested in their plans have not been well done to provide adequate coverage.

So take your time to review the instructions that are included for each of your prospects. Likewise review the diagrams to see if they are clear as well. Check that the equipment included meets industry standards and are certified as needed.

Although a cheaper system may look like the ideal choice when choosing a system which you are going to install yourself, it is, unfortunately, likely to cost you more in the long term. When it comes to maintaining it, you may find yourself having to rely on the services of a professional in order to sort out any problems that you may have with the system once it is installed.

Last thing to consider when looking at DIY burglar alarm systems to buy is what tools are needed to install it. You sure don't want to have to purchase tools that you will not be able to use again after the install is done. Look at house alarm DIY kits that will use tools you already have, can borrow easily, or at least are something you can use on other tasks after the job is done.