Many Minnesotans who have summer homes or cabins received a rare opportunity to enjoy their vacation spots a little longer than usual this year, thanks to the extension of warm weather into October. Unfortunately, we know that this won’t last forever and soon your cabin will need to be buttoned up until next spring.
Most people’s cabins are considerable distances away from their primary residences, which presents a challenge for regularly checking-in on the property. If you intend to leave your cabin unoccupied all winter, there are a few things you should consider to help protect your property.
If you already have an alarm system for security and/or fire emergencies, you can easily add the following devices to your system:
Freeze/low temperature sensors
A freeze/low temperature sensor alarm will alert you if the ambient temperature drops below a certain level. For "snow birds" who like to travel south for the winter months, this sensor acts as your extra "insurance policy" against winter weather damage and frozen pipes if your furnace stops working.Flood sensors
Flood sensors are great for those who maintain a summer home or cabin that is only occupied for a few months out of the year. These sensors alert you to septic backup, exploding pipes, cracked and leaking foundations, and storm-related flooding. This is an invaluable sensor during peak flooding season in the spring.
As always, security systems can also protect against intrusion and fire damage. Protecting from all of these hazards will provide you with even more peace of mind during the "off" season.
Take the time to call us and get pricing for these inexpensive sensors and protect your property while you’re away. A WH Security representative can assist you with getting the proper sensors for your cabin security system to give you the peace of mind you deserve.