Residential Security Solutions Articles

Why should you choose American Alarm Systems for your Irvine home security needs? We’ve got nine reasons our security solutions are the ones you’ve been searching for in your Irvine home. Whether its video surveillance, environmental monitoring, or the customer service experience a local home security company can provide, American Alarm Systems has you covered. …

9 Reasons American Alarm Systems is the Best Irvine Home Security Read More »

Because the safety of your family and the security of your home in Irvine is a priority, choosing a home security system is an important decision. At American Alarm Systems, we understand the greater Irvine area because we are your neighbors. The Beale family lives and works in southern California, and we’ve provided residential and …

How to Choose A Home Security System in Irvine, CA Read More »

We have all heard that old saying, “you get what you pay for”. Well, this rule definitely applies to burglar alarm systems. The truth is, some security systems are cheap and some are expensive. Over my 25 plus year career in the security industry, I have researched, sold, installed, and because we have our own …

How Much is a Burglar Alarm System? Read More »

Keeping your house secure is something over which you have a lot of control. However, one aspect of home security that can be overlooked is the overall safety of the neighborhood in which you live. When it comes to keeping your home and loved ones from harm, it’s just as important to contribute to the …

3 Simple Ways to Keep Your Neighborhood Safe Read More »

Summer is officially in full swing, and that means it’s vacation time for millions of Americans. In fact, 35% of Americans planned to take family vacations this summer. Leaving the rat race behind for a relaxing visit to the beach or an amusement park is a long-standing tradition; however, you don’t want to  come back …

Keep Your Home Safe When You’re on Vacation: 4 Dumb Mistakes to Avoid Read More »

Many of us wait all year long for our vacation, and the last thing we want to think about is the safety of our home when we’re away. Stop those nagging worries before they start by taking the right measures to safeguard your home before you hit the road. Let someone else keep an eye …

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Leaving kids home alone is always nerve-wracking, even when they’re technically old enough to stay by themselves while you make a quick run for milk. Because there will be times when your children are home on their own, it’s smart to prepare them (and you) for this eventuality. If you do nothing else, these five …

Home Alone – 5 Tips To Keep Your Kids Safe Read More »

You rely on your alarm system to protect your home and keep your loved ones safe. The last thing you want is false alarms that cause you undue worry and slow down police response times to actual emergencies. Unfortunately, whether we like it or not, false alarms do happen. But that doesn’t mean you have …

Top 5 Causes of False Alarms and Simple Ways to Prevent Them Read More »

We take great measures to keep our homes and families safe, but even with fancy alarm systems and high-tech locks, we still need to teach our children about home security. Kids who are prepared feel more confident and less panicky if a real-life emergency or security threat happens. Make sure you’re doing everything you can …

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Everyone likes to save money, and even though home security is important, it’s still nice to have extra room in the budget every month. One security shortcut that many people take is posting a sign in their yard that claims their home is protected by an alarm system. But does a yard sign actually keep …

Do Yard Signs Actually Deter Burglars? Read More »