A survey by Consumer Reports National Research Center shows that up to 80% of Americans who have a installed agree that they are effective. However, surveys have also shown that fewerthan 20% of American homes have a fully functioning home security system, while there are approximately 2 million burglaries reported in America every year. The statistics are positively shocking, and point to a disappointing fact that a large number of Americans still don’t do enough to protect their homes. A large part of this reluctance toward home security systems comes from certain myths clouding people’s minds. The experts at Insurance News Report attempt to bust some of these myths and nudge the average American to take home security and alarm systems a little more seriously.
1. It won’t happen to me
This is one of the most damaging misconceptions out there that seems to plague a large population of Americans. Please understand that no matter where you live and what your home looks like, at some point, some burglar will attempt to break into your house. The FBI has reported that up to 75% of all of burglaries are residential. Please don’t let your home be one of the 2 million that get burgled every year.
2. Security systems are too costly
Gone are the days when an average home security system installation would cost you anywhere from $2,000 to $3,000 plus require a lot of work in installation. Today there are fairly inexpensive available at very affordable prices, starting from as low as $20. You can sync these up with your wireless phone and add more devices as you go. Keeping this in mind, cost is definitely not an excuse for not providing adequate protection for your home.
3. My insurance will take care of it
Your insurance cannot take care of everything you own. It cannot bring back family heirlooms and items that had emotional significance. In addition, even if you do have a comprehensive insurance plan that couldcompensate you for most of your belongings, why would you want to go through the unnecessary hassle and paperwork?
4. Security won’t help my home insurance
Okay, that is hugely untrue. In fact, having a good installed in your home is one of the biggest factors that help bring down your home insurance prices. Insurance companies are willing to offer up to 20-30% relaxation in prices to those with sophisticated home security equipment.
So you see, getting home security systems installed in your home keep you protected from burglaries and intrusions, are easily affordable, and help you get home insurance at cheaper prices. If you haven’t done so yet, get yourself a good home security system today and keep your home protected at all times.
Kris Murphy
Author – Kris has been learning the ropes, but already has 4 years of industry experience working with us. He is in charge of researching our security system reviews and putting together new content for our site’s blog section.