Security System

Routine Care Task

Replace back-up battery

Replacing the back-up battery helps to ensure proper protection operations.

Priority

Timing: June (every 3 years)

NOTE: The tasks and timings shown here for your Security System are based on a single-family home located in Massachusetts with a default set of home care goals and priorities.

If you setup your Home-Wizard personal home manager for a different location with different home care goals, your recommended home care program can have different tasks and timings for your {home feature}.

How To

The alarm system typically has a back-up battery so that the system can operate even during a
power failure. This battery should be replaced with a fresh one.

The battery is typically about 5 inches wide by 3 inches high by 2 inches deep, and is located inside of control box for your system.

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Benefits

The benefits of this task are moderately high. Doing this task helps ensure that your system can run during a temporary power failure.

Health & Safety
Avoiding Unscheduled Repairs
Maintaining Value

Costs

The cost of this task is relatively low. It is estimated that this task should only take about 30 minutes to complete, but you will need to purchase the appropriate battery for your home security system in advance.