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Home alarms

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  • 26-09-2018 10:25pm
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    CMack88
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭


    I'm looking into a home alarms. I have been told to avoid any with a monthly fee as they are not worth the money. I am looking for a standard alarm for my 4 bedroom semi-detached in Donabate. Pyronix have been recommended but i'm unsure if i should buy an alarm then find someone to fit it?

    When I search online for an alarm fitter they are all quoting a monthly or annual fee. Are there any fitters out there that will fit a pre bought alarm or will provide theirs as a one-off fee?


    Thanks
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    rushfan
    Registered Users Posts: 970 ✭✭✭rushfan


    Fox Alarms, based on the Rathbeale road, have always found them to be sound. I've never paid a monitoring fee.


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    CMack88
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭CMack88


    rushfan wrote: »
    Fox Alarms, based on the Rathbeale road, have always found them to be sound. I've never paid a monitoring fee.

    Thanks I'll contact them, they are so many options about wireless, lan, remote control etc. Hopefully they can help. It beats the 500 quid yearly fees ive been getting quoted!


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    Jimmy.
    Site Banned Posts: 386 ✭✭Jimmy.


    Does the €500 yearly fee include a call out to check everything is in order?


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,449 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Jimmy. wrote: »
    Does the €500 yearly fee include a call out to check everything is in order?

    I’d imagine it includes maintenance, battery replacement and a subsidized install.


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    Jimmy.
    Site Banned Posts: 386 ✭✭Jimmy.


    Let’s not speculate, battery would be a no no.


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    CMack88
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭CMack88


    No it doesnt even give a 'free' service, it is on going tech support and to call the guards etc if the alarm is triggered


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    L1011
    Registered Users Posts: 68,548 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    The alarm and sensors will let you know quite voiceferously if there's an issue so visits are not required. Batteries are nearly never covered


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    Shelli2
    Registered Users Posts: 928 ✭✭✭Shelli2


    We went with 'Gard' alarms after a colleague of my partner recommened them.

    Found them excellent value, friendly and professional to deal with, and having researched many makes/modles of alarms we went with the HKC Quantum.

    We went with self monitored system with text alerts to as many phones as you want and remote access via an app.

    We've found it brilliant so far.

    Edit: we did get a quote from phonewatch, I felt it was very high! My parents have it for years now, but after seeing our system they will be switching shortly to what we have.


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