Protect your home from harsh weather

                                                                                                        First posted on Feb. 13, 2015 Calgary Sun


Although we have had mild weather recently, Mother Nature’s icy grip could return at a moment’s notice.


That’s why it’s important homeowners remain vigilant in protecting their homes from nature’s elements and the potential problems caused by cold temperatures.


“People are realizing that it’s just as important to protect homes from extreme fluctuations in temperatures as it is protecting homes from criminal activity with their monitored home security systems,” says Patrice De Luca, vice-president of marketing and customer care for Reliance Protectron Security Services, a leader in home security services who offers solutions to help thwart the threat of water damage and fire due to accidents caused by extreme temperatures.


This is especially true for snowbirds, those who travel for long periods on business or for vacation homes.
“No one wants to be concerned about their home and property while away on business or travel,” says De Luca.
“Damage caused by water and excessive temperature fluctuations like an overheated wine cellar or frozen pipes can be serious and expensive.
“That’s why monitored temperature sensors have been found to offer an effective safety measure for homeowners.”


Reliance Protectron’s temperature sensors are placed in strategic areas such as the furnace room to detect high or low temperatures. When extreme falling or rising temperatures are sensed, the alarm system sends a signal to Reliance Protectron’s monitoring centres where specially trained professional operators are standing by to dispatch appropriate emergency services if required.
They can alert you to low temperatures in your home so you can react before your pipes freeze.
“If your furnace stops working and your pipes freeze, time is of the essence,” says De Luca. “The quicker you can shut off the water or direct your plumber to the problem, the better chance you have to prevent pipes from bursting.”


You can also find out about high temperatures in the event of a flash fire that may create very little smoke, or detect abnormally high temperatures due to a chimney or furnace malfunction.


Go to www.protectron.com for more information.