Put ‘Peace of Mind’ on Your Wish List This Season
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and with it comes unique risks to all homes. According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), December is the leading month for U.S. home fires. People are hurried, busy, and distracted while they’re cooking, lighting the fireplace, and overloading outlets with string lights—all next to dry pine needles and piles of wrapping paper!
And here in Minnesota, we also need to be prepared for potential pipe freezes and floods. Here’s how a centralized home security system, complete with smart sensors, can prevent these seasonal hazards from ruining your home and holidays.
How We Help Prevent & Stop Top 3 Holiday Hazards
1. Home Fires
Between holiday candles, wood-burning fireplaces, cooking mishaps, and overloaded electrical outlets, fire hazards spike this time of year. Even gifts and gadgets that use lithium-ion batteries can spark if they overheat or malfunction.
A smart fire detection system can immediately alert you (and/or a professional monitoring team) at the first sign of smoke or heat. With smart home integration, fire alarms can also trigger interior lights to flash and HVAC systems to shut down, helping slow the spread of smoke. You’ll get notified instantly on your phone, whether you’re in the next room or visiting family out of state.
If desired, we can connect your system to a 24/7 monitoring station, where trained responders will act fast on your behalf, even when you can’t.
2. Frozen Pipes & Floods
Minnesota homeowners are no strangers to frozen pipe risks. Once temperatures dip below freezing, water inside your plumbing can expand, causing pipes to burst. When that ice melts, you're suddenly dealing with leaks, flooding, and potentially thousands in repairs.
With a smart home system, we install targeted solutions:
- Temperature Sensors placed near vulnerable pipes (like in crawlspaces or under sinks) alert you before temperatures get too low.
- Smart Thermostats with Satellite Sensors ensure consistent heating even in remote corners of the home.
- Water Leak Detectors catch the earliest signs of water intrusion (even a few drops) and send real-time alerts.
- Automatic Shut-Off Valves work with your system to turn off the water supply as soon as a leak is detected, stopping damage in its tracks.
3. Pesky Porch Pirates
With packages arriving daily throughout the holiday season, unguarded front doors become easy targets for thieves.
We help secure your front porch with:
- Smart surveillance cameras with video analytics that differentiate between people, pets, and packages.
- Two-way intercoms, so you can speak to delivery drivers or unknown visitors in real time.
- Motion-triggered outdoor lighting helps deter theft before it happens.
Control It All Through One System
The best part? All of this technology is accessible through a single, user-friendly control system. If you’re upstairs or overseas, you can monitor, adjust, and receive alerts from your smartphone, tablet, or a smart control panel inside your home.
Want to See It in Action?
Stop by our Twin Cities showroom to explore these systems for yourself. We’ll walk you through real-world scenarios and help you find a security and automation setup that fits your home and lifestyle.
Let’s make this season safe, secure, and stress-free.
