by AJ Roderick

Created on: November 04, 2009   Last Updated: November 26, 2009

When searching for a security system for your home or business, there are a number of factors a buyer must be made aware of. In order to receive the best value from the protection plan, the buyer must determine the installation price and monthly associated fees, the response time of the company in the event of an emergency, the quality of the provider's customer care service, and most importantly - the reliability of the system hardware. There are numerous security system providers across the country, but without proper research it may be difficult to determine which company has the proper equipment and service to fulfill your needs. Here is a comparison of three leading security system agencies, each with their benefits and disadvantages.

ADT Security ADT is the most established security company in this comparison, with the largest number of monitoring stations across the country. ADT has over 6,000 installers and technicians, 24 hour support, and the widest variety of configurable alarm systems available. Their lowest priced system starts at $300 for installation and $37 a month for monitoring. Although a large majority of home/business owners looking for a security system opt for their services, the drawbacks to ADT have been with its customer service (based out of a call centre) and its poor response times for emergencies. Although ADT is widely known due to its volume, there are considerable question marks with its customer care.

Brink's Security Brink's is also a familiar name in the security business, and their home/business solutions rival those of ADT when comparing price and flexibility of options. The company has been around for many years, and is well established in the security industry. The knowledgeable personnel, dedication to safety and quick response times make Brink's a suitable choice for a security system. Their packages start at approximately $99 for installation and $34 a month for monitoring and customer care. The major drawback with Brink's appears to be with their hardware. The problems generally stem from faulty components in their systems and defective keypads, which result in false alarms or failures.

Protection One Security Though not as large as Brink's or ADT, Protection One has maintained a loyal following due to its excellent customer service, reasonable pricing options and reliable hardware. With 3,000 installers and service personnel and over 60 offices worldwide, Protection One is quickly becoming a major player in the home/business security industry. The installation fees start at $49, and monitoring can range as low as $1 a day. Protection One security will also provide a free analysis, and determine the best security system to suit your home/business. The disadvantage to Protection One Security is the lesser number of stations across the country in comparison to their major competitors, but its focus on customer care and service easily makes up for the shortcoming in locations.

Overall, the most reliable security system based on value (price-reliability-service) would most definitely be Protection One. Although its coverage area has not extended to the Mid-Northwest region as of yet, their quality offering is far superior to Brink's and ADT. Protection One is quickly becoming the company of choice for home and business security solutions, due to its strengths in reliability and competitive pricing. For more information on their systems and to contact their representatives for a consultation, please follow the link below.

https://www.protectionone.com/residential/new_instal lations.aspx

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