Cold weather is here and it often causes many headaches for homeowners. From plowing and shoveling to frozen pipes and down tree limbs, there is a lot of upkeep to ensure your home is running smoothly when the temperature drops below freezing. However, many people don’t realize that there is a way to proactively monitor your home whether you are there or not. Your local security company, Tasco Security, offers services which will help alert you when your home drops below a certain temperature, helping you avoid frozen pipes. Additionally, they can also alert you when water is discovered in your home, from such things as a burst pipe. Environmental alarms can be stand-alone or can easily be integrated with most current security alarm systems.
According to The Travelers Companies, Inc, frozen pipe damage is a top five danger to your home:
“Frozen water pipes are considered a potential source for catastrophic property damage, and make the list of Travelers’ five costliest sources of homeowner claims. While a sub-item of weather-related water loss, it is so significant, it deserves special mention.”
In fact, the average claim between 2012 and 2016 for water damage was $9,633.00. This is no small amount when you take into account that burst pipes are often not covered on your homeowner’s insurance policy. “If the insurance company believes that pipes broke because they were neglected — if the heat was off, or the pipes were not drained, for example — you may be denied coverage.” (Zillow) Considering an environmental alarm system from Tasco Security starts under $400 for install, the finances make a lot of sense.
Environmental alarms have quite a few features including:
- High / Low-Temperature Sensors: These environmental sensors will detect when the ambient room temperature rises above or falls below a specified level.
- Water Sensors: Water sensors provide detection of standing water and are often used in basements and around appliances such as water heaters and washing machines.
Homeowners Losses Ranked By Claims Severity
(Average Claim), 2012-2016
At Tasco Security, we also offer Burner-lockout sensors which detect when the heating system goes into a lockout mode, due to lack of fuel or a malfunction of the boiler. These devices combined with low / high-temperature sensors provide comprehensive coverage and can help keep your home or business safe during the colder weather months.
As the temperature drops, it is time to take stock and evaluate your home and think about how to proactively avoid any potential cold weather disasters. Every year homeowners have to deal with burst pipes, leading to thousands of dollars in water damage and potential mold issues. Don’t be that homeowner; contact Tasco Security today and let’s discuss what options would work best for your home to help monitor and avoid any potential disasters this winter.
