When most people think about home security, they will often think about intruders looking to burglarize their homes. Unfortunately, intruders are not the only security risk to one's home. When people are away from their home for certain period of time, there are other events that can take place which can cause damage to a home or loss of valuables. Such events can be a burst water pipe or losing power for a long time. Fortunately, there are ways that one can be notified of such events if they are away. One such detection method is purchasing and installing a Freeze Alarm.

Freeze alarms are an inexpensive method of alerting homeowners to an event in the home that can cause damage to their home and belongings while they are away. Freeze alarms are security units that monitor such conditions in the home as flooding, smoke, power status, noise, and motion. As well, freeze alarms will also detect fluctuations in temperature. While one is way from the home, the freeze alarm will monitor the home 24 hours a day. The sensors within the freeze alarm unit will detect a variety of hazardous conditions.

A freeze alarm works by sending an alert to your phone when there is a damaging event in your home. For instance, if the freeze alarm detects a burst pipe, a pre-recorded voice message will be sent from the freeze alarm unit to your phone. You will then be able to respond accordingly such as contacting the appropriate emergency service departments. One can program more than one number for emergency contact.

The basic freeze alarm is a battery-powered sensor that can be placed anywhere in a business or home. It uses the homeowner's telephone line to contact them when the temperature falls below 45 F. It will keep calling until continuing the temperature rises or the alert is canceled. The sensor will not obstruct the existing telephone service. The typical battery for the unit is 9-volt batteries. In the event of a power failure, the battery will automatically take over so there is not interruption in monitoring. Freeze alarms can come with a cold sensor or both heat and cold sensors.

Installation of a freeze alarm is quite simple. One just has to plug the unit into the wall electrical unit and a telephone jack. A beneficial feature of the unit is that you can call in to check the status of your home. Configuring the unit is easy and allows one to set a standard monitoring temperature.

Protecting your home from extreme temperatures, especially the freezing cold, is an essential part of home maintenance and security. These alarms cannot only be used in homes, but also in businesses, cottages, apartments, and condominiums. They are inexpensive, simple to install, and easy to program and maintain.

No one wants to come home after a fun filled and relaxing vacation to find their home and belongings destroyed an event such as a burst pipe. With a freeze alarm, you will not have to worry about arriving home to find terrible damage to the home as well as a devastating loss of your most treasured valuables and personal items. A security device such as a freeze alarm can even lower your home insurance premiums. A freeze alarm allows homeowners to enjoy their vacation without having to worry about what they may find when they return home

About the Author:

Ralph Winn. 35 years in the Home Security industry. Ralph writes articles about Freeze Alarm products.

Author: Ralph Winn