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Have you ever sign up for a subscription or on-going service and then get surprised by a renewal charge that shows up on your credit card bill weeks later? Have you gotten discouraged when you can’t figure out how to cancel? Or it’s too late to prevent the charges?

It’s called automatic renewal, and the practice is showing up more frequently in consumer contracts for all sorts of services and products. It’s happening everywhere from entertainment subscriptions to gym memberships to home security.

If you’re unwittingly auto-renewed into a new contract with a home security company and want to challenge the agreement — you’re not alone.

Georgia law requires every customer to be notified between 30 and 60 days of the original expiration date of the contract. The notification must clearly state that the contract is renewing. It must also provide clear instructions on how to cancel service if they do not want the contract to automatically renew for any term more than month to month.

Most companies are following state regulations on notification of a contract term in the original agreement. However, fewer are properly following the requirement of notifying customers that their contract is automatically renewing for more than a one-month term.

If you find yourself in this situation, check to see if you’ve received this type of written notification within the required time period. If not, you can dispute the auto-renewal and get out of the renewal without penalty.

Once you’re free from the binds of the agreement, you can resecure your home protection with EMC Security’s no-contract required policy.

Click here to download a full copy of the Georgia Auto-Renewal Law.

With many states, counties, and cities still in semi-lock down, people are spending much more time at home. Rather than binge-watching your favorite TV series, again and again, we’ve come up with some amazing DIY projects to keep you occupied during COVID.

1. Add a Splash of Color to Your Walls

This can be as simple as retouching an existing paint job or as complex as painting every wall. Consider how each room makes you feel and what colors evoke positive and happy emotions when you see them.

2. Rearrange Your Home

Whether you are into altering the vibes or just want to refresh your bookshelves rearranging your things can be a great project. It allows you to re-evaluate what you have and reconsider how you’d like to have them displayed.

3. Eliminate the Dust

This may be a daunting task but the time has come to clean the random things we forget about. This would include, blinds, vents, fans, the oven! Deep cleaning can be done in segments so don’t feel overwhelmed thinking about the last time you got to it.

4. Organizing

Now that you know where things are, it’s time to organize inside your cabinets and closets. Take time to purge your home of some of the things you’ve been collecting subconsciously.

5. Go Through Your Storage

Practically every household has a junk draw or in some cases, a junk room full of random things. Now is the perfect time to go through what you have been storing and decide if those things still need to be in your life.

6. Wash Everything

Wash all your linens, curtains, towels, cars, dishes. Take time to just make sure everything in your home is freshly laundered or clean. It can be a project you take on day by day. Now you won’t have to question when the last time something was washed.

In Conclusion

In conclusion, we hope you continue to stay safe during these uncertain times. We hope that you enjoyed our list of DIY projects to do during COVID.

One of the most important decisions when buying a home security system is whether to pay a monthly fee for professional monitoring or save money and self-monitor your system.

Although self-monitoring is a cheaper option, there are reasons to consider a professionally monitored system from EMC Security:

1. The EMC Security central monitoring service is watching around the clock, every hour, every minute, every second your alarm is armed, to ensure authorities are notified as quickly as possible. Average response is 14 seconds!

2. Two words – Fire Protection. Did you know that EMC Security monitors customers homes for smoke and heat at no additional monthly cost? Simply add an EMC Security smoke detector and integrate with your security system and if there’s a fire, you’ll be notified whether at home or away.

At home or away, awake or asleep, EMC Security’s got your back. Call today to set up professional monitoring at your home today.

Most homeowners experience excitement when installing their first home security system but as time goes on, they tend to overlook the evolution of truth – in order for home security to be and remain efficient, they need to be upgraded every so often.

Nevertheless, some homeowners keep their same security systems for decades and tend to think as long as it functions, there’s no need for a new one. In some ways, you could argue that they have a point, right? As the old adage goes, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. But if there’s anything that life has taught us all it is that change is inevitable, which is why it’s important to consider essential options to raise the efficiency of your home security system by upgrading.

One of the biggest threats for any homeowner with an older security system is that most of them still rely on a landline in order for them to work properly. Savvy burglars can easily disable the entire unity by severing the line, thereby leaving your entire house unprotected. Upgrading to a modern home security system would bring your home security up-to-date and make it independent from the landline by using wireless monitoring via cell towers instead.

In addition to making your home safer, newer security systems provide unparalleled convenience compared to their predecessors.

For example, upgrading an older alarm panel board will allow you remote access to your home security system via smartphone.

Even small things like keypads can be upgraded to a whole new level. Say goodbye to those plain rubbery buttons and exchange them with new features like fully colored touch screens, date, time, and even weather forecast.

Cameras are also a popular addition to a security system. Add a video doorbell or few cameras around the house and never wonder what’s happening again.

Security System Upgrade with EMC Security

Ready to take the plunge into the latest advances in home security? Contact EMC Security to schedule a visit from one of our technicians or shop our line of smart home security devices by visiting us online.

Your home should feel safe and secure with your security system installed. If you don’t keep your security system updated, however, you may not have that peace of mind. Residential security systems are crucial to keeping your home protected and staying prepared for the worst.

New security systems give you even more power over the cameras and sensors in your home than before. Home security can become outdated in less than a decade, and recent advances have been made that will improve your security experience dramatically. Here are some of the reasons it is vital to update your security system and get the latest surveillance technology.

Implement New Technology in Your Home

The current wave of technology means that cameras and security systems are quickly being replaced by newer, more advanced versions. If it has been many years since you’ve upgraded your security system, it’s time to consider an upgrade that could benefit you and your family.

When you upgrade an existing system, you have a lot of control over what changes in your system and what stays the same.

Wireless Monitoring

If you have a very old home surveillance system, it might still operate via a landline. This means that someone could cut or rearrange the wires controlling your security system to disable it. That is a vulnerability that is very easy to avoid when you use wireless monitoring.

Monitors can be set up to alert you to less urgent circumstances than a break-in. For example, if you, like 40% of Americans, have concerns about leaving your garage door open, wireless monitoring can let you make sure it is shut.

Replace Outdated Components

If your security system is getting older but already runs on a cellular transmitter like modern systems, you can improve functioning by replacing the control panel.

Older systems run on slow transmitters that operate at 2G or 3G, which means that data is transmitted more slowly. Updating components such as the control panel can provide an instant improvement in your security.

Monitor Remotely

One of the biggest advantages of modern systems is their compatibility with smartphones. All you need to do to get constant insight into what is going on in your home is an application on your phone. Put your mind at ease whenever you feel the need, from fear of burglars to worries about household appliances leaking.

Better Cameras

One key feature of modern security systems is the improvement in camera strength. Cameras have come a long way in a short period of time, and even the smallest cameras can now take much clearer pictures.

This feature is important for keeping your home safe and identifying suspicious individuals. In the worst-case scenario, if a break-in does occur, your surveillance system may be able to capture the faces or distinguishing details of suspects.

EMC Security has modern, affordable home surveillance systems available for you to choose from. Whether you upgrade your old system or start from scratch with a brand new one, you can expect excellent service from our staff and improved performance from your security. Contact us today to get more information on the options available to you.