New windows - remove or replace wired alarm

Inkers92

Hi I got some new windows and doors fitted and obviously window/door contacts were removed and I am left with wires. Installer said a lot of people snip them now and go for a wireless alarm system. So looking for advice -

1. get someone out to put new contacts on the existing system which I suppose would be cheaper (all upstairs had them too - is that even necessary?)

OR

2. Get rid of wired system and get a new wireless system - not interested in monitoring and stuff - what would be rough estimate for this - standard 3-bed semi.

Wondering if you could provide pros and cons of either or. Thanks for your help.

zg3409

Definitely stay wired if you can. Wireless have very expensive batteries that need replacing every few years. Often wireless systems don't cover every window and door due to cost.

Was your alarm working 100% ok before you installed windows?

Depending on make and model of old alarm system upgrading to wireless may be very expensive and need new control panel etc.

Wireless sensors are bigger too.

Without a sensor on every window and door you can't set the alarm at night time as motion sensors would probably be disabled and then there is a risk burglar may enter through an unprotected window and not trigger alarm. Window sensors give early warning if intruders before they are even in house.

I would say cost may be 200 euro versus 600 euro. While they are there you should get a new battery fitted to main panel as they tend to need replacing every few years anyway.

Inkers92

Ah great thanks for the advice. I'll stay with the wired so. It worked fine for us. I think the sensors are still intact and maybe just new covers which he said I should get rid of because they have yellowed. I could probably pick these up somewhere (suggestions welcome) and have a crack at it myself - just not that confident boring holes in new without knowing exactly what I'm doing.

Inkers92

This is an example of what is left behind

zg3409

Get the installer to put in new shock sensors which is what these look like. You can get brown for brown windows.

Inkers92

I was quoted 500 for seven sensors. 70 per sensor- seem excessive?

OO7FITZY

Hello

how did u go with this

I also had windows replaced and need to get the sensors replaced and the alarm serviced or tested again to ensure all connections are working

Any recommendations in the Limerick/ mid-west region?

Inkers92

Hi, I stayed with the wired system and got new sensors on all windows and doors. The guy took about two hours and cost was 250. I have no recommendations for Limerick I'm afraid as I'm near Dublin.

OO7FITZY

ok, thx - will just have to ring around Limerick are and see how I go