How to Connect With the Right Home Security Company
Are You Looking for a Home Security Company?
When moving to a new town or state or when you purchase a new home, it might be time to find a home security company to help you navigate the security and safety concerns of your new home.
How do you go about vetting the many choices of home security companies to find the one that is right for you?
This article will give you a few tips to get you moving in the right direction. Ultimately, it’s up to you to find and connect with the best fit and the best company to protect your home and family!
Connecting with the Right Home Security Company
When it’s time to choose a home security company to install and maintain your security system, understand you should always focus more attention on customers service and brand quality, than on price.
Ultimately, just about anyone with a screwdriver can hang a security camera – but it’s the knowledge and years of experience that will tell a professional where to hang that camera and to what system to connect it, as well as diagnose system failures or service interruptions.
Connecting with the right security company means connecting with a company that is interested and invested in your community and will serve your community for years to come.
Here is how we would start a search to connect with the right home security company.
1 Research ‘Local Home Security Company’ Online
Before leaving your home, and don’t we all want to avoid that these days, start your research online. Google ‘local home security company’ and add your location if needed.
Look for websites, Google reviews, social media presence, online reviews and images.
Create a list of several local home security companies.
2 Ask For Referrals from Friends and Neighbors
Next, ask your friends and neighbors for referrals. Don’t just ask ‘Who do you use?’ but ask them questions about WHY they picked that local business and what they love about working with them. Ask them what services they’ve contracted for and how responsive that company is when an emergency arises!
3 Keep an Eye Out for Service Vehicles and Signs in your Area
Last but not least, keep an eye out for service vehicles in your neighborhood. When you take your dog for a walk, try to find signs. When you take a bike ride with your family, look for those service vehicles. take note of which ones are helping your neighbors with their home security needs!
4 Pick Up The Phone and Call
Now that you have developed a list of potential local home security companies you want to give your business to, pick up the phone and call! There is no substitute for a phone call inquiring about services!
You will know pretty quickly if you are getting what is ‘advertised’ so to speak!
Does a human answer the phone? If you got the answering service or a machine, how quickly, if at all, was your call returned? Did you get answers to your questions and a friendly human on the line? Move this company to the top of your list!
5 Prioritize Your Needs and Wishes
Once you have a top 3 of local home security companies you potentially want to work with, make a list of services you need now, and additional services they offer that you are interested in for a future project.
That could includes additional services like
- smarthome systems
- central vacuum
- security cameras
- commercial security
- home theater installation
- and more!
Choose Locally Owned and Locally Operated!
One more point to drive home. We highly recommend asking each potential business if they are locally owned and locally operated. Supporting your local businesses in 2021 is more important than ever.
If you are in the Myrtle Beach area, in Horry County or in Georgetown County, we invite your to give us a call!
3 Smart Home Security Tips For a Worry-Free Holiday Season
Are You Looking for a Worry-Free Holiday Season?
Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year…holiday seasons 2020 is upon us!
What holiday are you most excited about?
No matter what holidays you may celebrate, we understand you might worry about safety, security and, in this pandemic, your health. Technology can help.
Today we will give you three smarthome security tips for a worry-free, and tech-savvy holiday season.
Ring Cameras
Ring cameras are a great way to keep an eye on your home, from wherever you are; at home in your home office, homeschooling kids, or running errands.
Ring cameras also
- deter packages thieves
- can deter break-ins
- enhance Halloween safety
If you need a worry-free holiday season, start by calling Strand Security to talk to us about Ring Cameras and installation! Win – win!
Alarm Systems
We know that the holidays can create extra stress, additional work and more worries; about money, safety and security.
While you are out shopping, or at home wrapping gifts, Alarm.com will keep an eye on your home, your family and your assets. All you need to do is arm the system. When an emergency arises, help will be on their way.
Alarm.com offers the latest technology and a great smarthome system.
Germ-Free, Voice Activated Smarthome!
Last but not least – how about a germ-free, voice activated system to keep your loved ones safe and secure?
At Strand Security, we trust URC to do the job for us. URC is fully-integrated and gives your whole house automation and control!
URC can
- alarm your home
- monitor your cameras
- light your rooms
- stream shows and films
- draw your shades
- pump music through your home
- lock your doors
and so much more, all without touching a button!
The Holidays Are Here: Be Ready!
The holidays’ aren’t complete without shopping and gift-giving.
We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention a few cool gift ideas for the 2020 Holiday season.
- Cool Tech Gifts for Dad
- URC home automation for the whole family
- Family Home Theater Fun Ideas
- Sonos Speakers!
- Central Vacuum System
13 Amazing Central Vacuum Facts That Blew Us Away!
Have You Ever Used a Central Vacuum?
If you’ve never seen one or used a central vacuum, you are in for a treat!
We firmly believe that ANYONE who is CURRENTLY BUILDING A HOME should have a central vacuum added to their list of amenities to install prior to finishing the home.
When builders offer Beam Central Vacuum Systems in their homes a number of benefits – for the builder and the consumer – are evident:
- Improved Indoor Air Quality – Beam is a Green Building product
- Warranty – Beam offers a 10-year and a 7-year lifetime limited warranty
- Beam is Number One in Quality
- Central Vacuum Systems are Profitable
- Central Vacuum Systems add value to homes
- Customer Service and Installation is provided and supported by a Professional Beam Independent Dealer
13 Central Vacuum Facts So Amazing You’ll Want One!
1. Easy to use
Easy enough even a child can vacuum (chores!). It’s plug in the hose, select your attachment of choice and vacuum away!
2. No heavy lifting
Light enough to handle for those with back problems, or the elderly, or someone who has a hard time getting around.
3. No more cords
There is just nothing to plug in; no need to search for a plug in every room of the house.
4. Cost effective
BEAM Central vacuums come with a long warranty and just keep on going long after any vacuum would. They can handle lots and lots of your dust, guaranteed.
5. Health benefit
Less dust = better air quality
6. More Power
Do you have dogs or cats? If you do, you have hair…and lots of it. BEAM Central Vacuums are great for removing these pesky hairs, quicker and with more power!
7. Noise reduction
Love to vacuum but despise the noise? Do you have pets who are scared of your current vacuum? A BEAM ventral vacuum makes much less noise than a regular old vacuum!
8. Huge supply of attachments
The BEAM central vacuum comes with many cool attachments to use in all the small nooks and crannies in your home! They are easy to attach and switch out.
9. No more dust mites
Our Central Vacuums do a great job on removing dust mites from your mattresses!
10. Convenience
It’s fun, easy and convenient to vacuum; whether you need a full home clean, or just a one room or one area clean, your central vacuum is a convenient and fast!
11. Powerful deep cleaning
Central vacuums have more power than regular vacuum. Because of that, you can do a much more thorough and deep cleaning.
12. Smart investment
BEAM Central vacuums are a smart investment. They keep their value and will serve you well over a long period of time in your home.
13. Increased resale value of your home
Central vacuums are often a selling point when putting your home on the market! Much like investing money in a new kitchen or bathroom; central vacuum often increase the overall resale value of your home.
Please contact us for more information about central vacuums and how we can help you get one installed in your Myrtle Beach area home!
Smart Homeowners Get SmartHome Demos in Myrtle Beach
Strand Security Wants You to Visit Their New Showroom in Myrtle Beach
Are you interested in making an investment for your home, but are unsure if it is right for you? Would you like to see up close and personal how your investment will work, before you spend your hard earned cash?
Strand Security wants you to know exactly what you are getting into if you purchase from them. That is why they have set up a showroom that will guide you through the ins and outs of products such as… Sonos, the BEAM Central Vac, Honeywell Total Connect, and Z-Wave.
Therefore, if you are interested in these products, take a look at the following brief overviews and then come into our showroom in Murrells Inlet for a detailed look and demonstration. Just give us a call at (843) 318-6392 to let us know you are coming!
SONOS IN OUR SHOWROOM
New to our showroom are Sonos speakers! We are now an authorized Sonos dealer, how neat is that?
Listed by Oprah on her 2015 gift guide, Sonos speakers are amazing. Easy to set up and easy to use.
“Sonos is the smart speaker system that streams all your favorite music to any room, or every room. Control your music with one simple app, and fill your home with pure, immersive sound.”
This speaker system can stream music from your personal music library or from your favorite music services. Sonos have a versatile design and can easily fit anywhere in your house that you want music. Control the music with the Sonos app on your tablet, PC or smartphone.
Visit our showroom to see Sonos in action!
BEAM Central Vac
Contemplating a central vacuum? We will SHOW you, in our SHOW ROOM!
This is why you should install a BEAM central vac…
Central vacuums are convenient! Are you sick of dragging a heavy and awkward canister vacuum around the house and even up the stairs? Give your back a break and install a central vacuum. Another added bonus, the central vac canister only needs emptied about 2 to 3 times a year! They are also economical to install and will add value to the home. “Homebuyers are willing to pay 11-25% more for healthier homes.”
Central vacs improve indoor air quality! “BEAM central vac removes 100% of contacted dirt and dust. Only Beam is clinically proven to reduce allergy symptoms by up to 61%.”
Honeywell Total Connect
Stay connected and in control with Honeywell Total Connect.
“With Honeywell Total Connect Remote Services, you can stay connected and in control of your home or business whenever you want, wherever you are. Control your security system, receive important alerts and true system status in real-time. How about tracking your teen? Sure you can! You can also view live video and remotely control Z-Wave enabled thermostats, lighting and locks on the same mobile devices you use each and every day.”
Isn’t it time to stop by our showroom and learn how to get connected?
Z-Wave
What can you do with Z-Wave? With Z-Wave you can do plenty!
Strand Security of Myrtle Beach can show you all about this product in their brand-new showroom! “Z-Wave is a world-standard wireless technology that lets all your electronics talk to each other, and to you, via remote control.” You can control lights, electrical outlets, fans, shades, drapes, irrigation, thermostats, security systems, door locks and more.
“Z-WAVE IS THE LEADING SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY THAT IS INSIDE EVERYDAY PRODUCTS LIKE LIGHTS, LOCKS, THERMOSTATS AND MUCH MORE.”
Z-WAVE will conserve energy, keep your home secure, and make home life more convenient and comfortable.
Check out Strand Security’s new showroom and we will demo any of the above products!
Why You Need a Central Vacuum in Your Home
Got a Spouse? Got Kids? Got Pets?
If you live in a home and you share it with a spouse, kids and/or pets, a central vacuum can make a huge difference in you lifestyle! What am I talking about? How often do you lug your vacuum around your house? Do you drag or carry it from the front of the house to the back, from the bottom floor to the bedrooms upstairs and from the house into the garage to clean out your car? And how often do you need to clean the filters, change the bag or empty our the canister? We live near the beach in Myrtle beach, so we are used to having sand in our cars…it’s a must for us to vacuum often!
Do you have questions about owning a central vacuum?
Of course you do! Anyone who is looking to improve their lifestyle and is ready to invest money into a device that can cut time and effort, will of course be doing some homework on the pros and cons.
BEAM Alliance Central Vacuum System Dealer
Before we share several links to articles about owning and installing a central vacuum in your home, we want you to know that we are a registered BEAM Central Vacuum distributor and installer in the Myrtle Beach, SC area! (the only one). We will be happy to give you a demonstration of the BEAM machine in our showroom. Just call us!
So, before you decide on purchasing and having someone install a central vacuum in your existing home, or in your soon-to-be-build home, read these articles chockfull of good information!
1. How a Central Vacuum Works
The first article we want to share is ‘How Central Vacuums Work‘.
“Cleaning the house may not be your idea of a fun activity. But while vacuuming may never be fun, there is a way to make the job a little easier.
Most of us vacuum with the standard moveable unit, but have you ever thought of installing a central vacuum system in your home? Central vacuum systems are becoming more common. According toCentralVacuum.com, a central vacuum system can cost less than a high-end moveable vacuum and can add around $2,000 to your home’s resale value.
In this article, you will learn what a central vacuum system is, about different types of systems and how each works, the benefits of central versus portable units, and how to choose the central vacuum system that is right for your cleaning needs.”
2. 8 Facts That Will Make you Seriously Consider a Central Vacuum
Central vacuum cleaners are becoming increasingly popular for many good reasons. They offer numerous advantages over traditional vacuum cleaners, i.e. portable vacuum cleaners. In this article about central vacuums, you will find a breakdown of eight of the top advantages.
They include
- more power
- convenience
- cost benefits
- health benefits
- less noise
- many attachments
- increased value of your home
- keep your mattress clean
If these 8 facts haven’t completely won you over, check out the last link and don’t forget to watch the quick video below!
3. How To Best Choose Any Vacuum and Choose The One That’s Best for Your Home
If you still aren’t quite sure on whether you need a central vacuum, or if another vacuum would do the trick, keep reading.
Buying a vacuum cleaner for the first time isn’t as simple as it used to be. If you wish to make your house cleaner with dust-free floors and unblemished carpets, it’s time to upgrade. There can be many reasons why you need a vacuum cleaner, but have you thought about the kind of cleaner you want for your home.
If you’re thinking of buying an affordable and valuable vacuum cleaner that you wouldn’t mind replacing once every couple of years, there are plenty of options to choose from. And if you want to invest in a high-end vacuum cleaner that’ll last for nearly a decade, that’s fine too!
Read more on how to best choose a vacuum cleaner in this helpful article!
4. BEAM Central Vacuums
Lastly, we want to share this link to the BEAM website. Here you will learn why choosing a BEAM Central Vacuum is just plain smart!
Whether this is the right time for you, or not, educating yourself about your options is always a good idea. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions, too!
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