For more than 30 years, Alert Alarm has kept homes and businesses safe and secure throughout the Merrillville, IN, area. If you've been considering installing a security system on your property but were uncertain about where it would be the most effective, Alert Alarm is here to help you out. To get the most out of your security system, you should have them installed in a few choice locations.

Best Locations for Security Systems

• Main Door: Even though it seems counterintuitive, many burglars simply waltz through the main door if they think no one's home. Installing security monitoring there will help catch them as soon as possible.

• Back Or Side Door: As you may have guessed, if burglars can't go through the main entrance, they'll try the other doors. Place an alarm system or surveillance cameras there just in case.

• Ground Floor Windows: Given that these are the most accessible windows, you’ll want to have them covered. However, unlike the main door, burglars typically enter through a window that isn't facing the street. Surveillance cameras aimed at the rear or side windows will be more effective than those on the front window.

• Backyard Gate: While there are more valuables inside your home, the backyard is still filled with goods that burglars wouldn't mind taking. Security systems in the backyard will prevent them from stealing your grill or your gardening equipment.

• Basement Door: The basement gives burglars one more opportunity to enter your home. You can prevent their progress here with an alarm or a camera. 

Although these are the most commonly effective locations, keep in mind that every home is different. No two security systems are the same, nor should they be. When you choose Alert Alarm, one of their expert security consultants will help customize the best system for your property.

Once you've had an Alert Alarm security system installed, you can rely on them 24 hours a day. Their security monitoring station is local and based in Merrillville, so whether you're in Lake County or Porter County, you can trust that your fellow neighbor is looking out for you. For more information, visit Alert Alarm online or call them today at (219) 738-2201.