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Environmental Hazards
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Celebrating Maple Grove Days!
Our security experts had a wonderful time meeting you and walking in the Maple Grove Days Parade on July 13!
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Protect your home from environmental hazards with an Alula environmental sensor package
Do you worry about pipes freezing, a fire starting, or other environmental hazard occurring while you are traveling or away from home?
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Protect your home with an environmental sensor
Water leaks cost homeowners and insurance companies billions of dollars every year. You can avoid costly repairs by adding a temperature and water sensor to your security system.
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Changing seasons means changing batteries in environmental sensors
Dropping temperatures are a good reminder to change the batteries in your water, freeze, and fire sensors. Plan to replace batteries every 7-10 years if your sensors are new and every 3-5 years for older ones.
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Should you have a water sensor in your home?
Water leaks cost homeowners and insurance companies billions of dollars every year. But you can avoid potentially costly repairs by adding a simple water sensor to your security system.