NOTE: Most false alarms are caused by user error.

False alarms can occur due to a variety of causes such as defective equipment, environmental conditions, or even lack of operating knowledge by the end user. False alarms are not only costly, but are an inconvenience to you and law enforcement agencies. False alarms can lead neighbors to ignore your alarm when it goes off. False Alarms make your security system less reliable and credible. False alarms may make you reluctant to arm your system, exposing your home and property to undetected theft or fire.
Here are some helpful hints from the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association, Inc. - nbfaa.org that will help you to reduce false alarms:

Before activating your system...

Close and lock all protected doors and windows.
Keep pets, fans and heaters away from motion sensor areas. NOTE: If you have an older system, you can upgrade your old motion detectors to the new pet immune motion detectors available from our independent security dealers.
Know how to cancel the alarm if the system is activated. Have you central station and account numbers in a safe, readily available location.

Your community’s police officers need your help to prevent false alarms. Communities are starting to charge homeowners and businesses for excess false alarms, If you are experiencing problems with your security system , please call your alarm company for service.

If you are not happy with your current alarm company, please feel free to contact us and we can have a security professional in your area contact you...