Make your home a more safe and secure place to live

Fact:
Homes with security systems are less likely to be broken into than homes without them. Ninety percent of municipal police believe security alarms deter burglary attempts.

Fact:
Standard smoke alarms are designed to wake you up in the event of a fire so you can escape safely, but they don’t call the fire department. Your Kircher Security System will sound an alarm and alert the central monitoring station to dispatch the fire department— an important consideration if a fire starts while you’re not at home.

Fact:
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly invisible, odorless gas. Unsafe levels usually come from faulty heating appliances but may also come from fireplaces or cars running in attached garages. The only way to detect a CO problem is to have CO sensors installed. The best place to put them is near your bedrooms.

Fact:
Eighty-one percent of all civilian fire deaths in 2006 occurred in residences. The U.S. Fire Administration recommends you prepare and practice escape plans with your family. When a fire or CO alarm sounds, your life may depend on a fast and orderly exit from your home.

Fact:
Many insurance companies offer a discount of up to 10 percent off annual premiums for homes with security systems and 24/7 monitoring. Installing even a simple system with an interior siren can help you realize savings on your home owners’ insurance.