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Had a homeowner ask why I kept checking all the windows before installing the panel
Last month in Arlington, a guy in his 70s watched me walk around his whole house checking every window latch before I even opened my toolbox. He said his last installer just slapped the keypad by the door and left. I told him if someone can pop a window in 2 seconds, that $400 alarm system is just a fancy clock on the wall. Made me wonder how many of you deal with customers who don't get that the wiring is only half the job.
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mark_mitchell24d ago
Man, you just made me rethink my whole approach honestly. I used to be one of those guys who focused almost entirely on the wiring and the panel placement, figure the locks were the homeowner's problem. But a few years back I did a install at this old house where the back door window was literally held shut with a stick, total afterthought. Customer complained about a false alarm and I realized I never even checked the perimeter that day. That stick moment stuck with me hard. Now I walk the whole property before I even pull out a screwdriver, it's just part of the routine and people usually appreciate the extra eyes on their place even if they roll their eyes at first.
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