Freeze Alerts and your Security System

Winter weather brings freezing temperatures and the possibility of frozen water pipes. When frozen pipes burst the damage can be extensive. The damage goes far beyond the repair of the frozen pipes. If you did not keep your pipes from freezing and they burst the damage can be all of the following:

• Discoloration
• Warping
• Splitting
• Delaminating
• Musty Odors
• Mold Growth

This damage can happen to wood floors, drapes, carpets, furniture, antiques, walls and ceilings. There are a number of preventative measures that you can take to prevent freezing:

• Seal leaks that allow cold air inside. Look for air leaks around electrical wiring, dryer vents and pipes. Use caulk or insulation to keep the cold out and the heat in.
• Ensure that vulnerable pipes are insulated to prevent freezing. Pay close attention to pipes in outside walls or ceilings that may be exposed to low temperature. Leave cupboard or cabinet doors open to warm plumbing fixtures.
• When freezing (below 20ºF/-7ºC) is predicted, shut off water, disconnect hoses and drain outside faucets. If you don’t have an inside shut-off valve, wrap pipes or faucets in UL-approved insulation.
• Allow faucets to drip a little to keep water moving through them and to relieve pressure buildup.
• If you plan to be away from home, set the heating system no lower than 55ºF (13ºC). Have neighbors check your home periodically.

But what if you are not home? How do you protect your property?
How do you know that your preventative measures were enough?

A temperature alarm is the answer. A freeze alarm installed in your home can warn you when pipes are getting to an unsafe temperature. If you already have a Security System installed in your home or business then a freeze alarm can easily be added so that you gain peace of mind when the thermometer starts to dip. Hue and Cry Security Systems can easily upgrade your alarm system to include a freeze alert. When your system is setup to report to our U.L. Certified Central Station we will notify you before the temperatures are critical enough to cause damage.

If your current system is compatible we can even install a wireless system freeze alert. Wireless home security allows for the easy addition to your existing alarm system without the necessity of running new wire.

Your home security system can be much more than just the prevention of a burglary. Home security systems protect life and property and provide peace of mind at an affordable cost.

Contact us today for a free quote on the addition of a freeze alert for your home or business.

1-800-762-3196

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