According to a study by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, residential energy consumption increases significantly during the winter months. As winter approaches, many homeowners find themselves wondering how to best prepare their homes for the chilly temperatures and increased energy use. Winterizing your home not only helps keep you warm but can also save you… Read more about Winterizing Your Home with ACS
Category: Safety Tips
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Is Your Home Protected?
Carbon Monoxide poisoning is far more common than you might think. The colorless, odorless gas is a deadly and invisible menace. According to the CDC, every year, accidental Carbon Monoxide poisoning is responsible for at least 430 deaths in the United States, along with tens of thousands of emergency room visits. But you can protect… Read more about Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Is Your Home Protected?
Comprehensive Home Safety Guide
At ACS Security, we understand that there are a lot of dangers in this world and your home safety is important. Luckily, it doesn’t take much to protect what matters most. Ensure your safety by paying attention to a few simple daily steps. Following these guidelines will give you greater peace of mind and enhance the… Read more about Comprehensive Home Safety Guide
Where to Place a Carbon Monoxide Detector
Just like smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors play an important role in keeping you safe at home. Since carbon monoxide (also known as CO) is odorless and colorless, a detector is the only way to alert you in the case of a poisonous gas leak. Check out our guide below to learn where you should… Read more about Where to Place a Carbon Monoxide Detector
Moving into a New Home? Check Out Our New Homeowner Checklist
Happy young african American father playing together with preschooler son ride sitting in cardboard box, excited smiling black dad feel playful have fun with cute little kid entertain on moving day You’re moving! Right now you’re probably feeling a mix of excitement, nervousness, and exhaustion just thinking about all of the work you have ahead of you. There’s no doubt that moving is a big undertaking, but our new homeowner checklist can help you feel more at ease as you begin the process. Take a look at these… Read more about Moving into a New Home? Check Out Our New Homeowner Checklist
How to Better Secure Your Home During Spring
The birds are singing and the sun is shining – Spring is definitely in the air! If you’ve had a sudden boost of energy for completing some home projects, you’re not alone. Spring has always been a popular time for organizing, deep cleaning, and tackling work on the home front after a long winter inside.… Read more about How to Better Secure Your Home During Spring
Some Safety Tips to Prevent Burglaries While You’re Away
With many pandemic year restrictions loosening or being lifted across the country, travel planning is at the top of many people’s list of things to do this Summer season. And after a year spent in self-isolation, it might be easy to forget about securing your home (or even leaving it for an extended period of… Read more about Some Safety Tips to Prevent Burglaries While You’re Away
Where You Should Place Motion Sensors
Motion sensors can trigger alarms and direct the home security feed to wherever the alarm was triggered. Take the time to plan out motion sensor placement for your home, based on these helpful tips. The Most Effective Placements for your motion sensors: Corner Spaces Put a motion sensor in the corner of each room, aimed… Read more about Where You Should Place Motion Sensors
Fire Safety Tips
Make Sure to Implement These Fire Safety Tips When a fire starts within your home, you have less than two minutes to find a safe escape route. Smoke can fill a house within several minutes and in less than 30 seconds a small flame can turn into a large fire. It is important to conduct… Read more about Fire Safety Tips
