How to Make Sure Your Home Alarm System is Working Properly

Owning a home alarm system is an interactive experience. The process is not over on your end when the installation is complete.  You as the homeowner/business owner have to preform regular maintenance on the system and account to ensure that the alarm is working to its full potential. 
Testing the system regularly is a very important and simple procedure  you can do to insure the system is functioning properly.  All you have to do is set off the alarm and let the loud sirens sound for about a minute to make sure its communicating with the central station.  If you receive a call back then you know your system is working properly.  If you don't then you need to contact your security provider to review the problem and possibly schedule for service.  
The next major issue for most security system owners is making sure to keep your account information up to date.  This includes a correct premise telephone number as well as an up to date emergency contact list.  People change numbers or get rid of home numbers everyday so you want to make sure that you have the current numbers for everyone.  
 You also need to make sure that you vacuum around the smoke detectors in your house so that the dust does not cause false alarms.  All you need to do is gently vacuum around the device so there is no excess dust build up.
Your alarm system is no different than any other electrical system that you use in your house.  Just like for example your heating and cooling system that needs regular maintenance and check ups. It is up to you as the homeowner/business owner along with your security provider to make sure that everything is in proper working order.