{"id":3183,"date":"2013-07-19T11:00:51","date_gmt":"2013-07-19T15:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=3183"},"modified":"2015-02-05T15:20:52","modified_gmt":"2015-02-05T20:20:52","slug":"versatile-temperature-alarms-protect-homes-boats-and-rvs-year-round","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/versatile-temperature-alarms-protect-homes-boats-and-rvs-year-round\/","title":{"rendered":"Versatile Temperature Alarms Protect Homes, Boats and RVs Year-Round"},"content":{"rendered":"

The primary purpose of temperature alarms — also called “freeze alarms” or “heat alarms” — is to send out an alert if temps reach dangerously high or low levels. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0However, some models can be used to monitor more than just temperature and save you the expense of having to buy multiple devices. You can use a multi-functional temperature alarm<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0as a simple and cost-effective way to protect and monitor your home, boat or RV when you’re not there. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Here’s a list of \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0ways to use a multi-functional temperature alarm in your primary residence, vacation home, boat or RV.\"A<\/a><\/p>\n

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Power Outage Alerts<\/em><\/h2>\n

Power outages can lead to freezing pipes due to furnace failure or put pets at risk when the\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0air conditioning is shut off. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0A temperature alarm, such as the Intermediate Freeze Alarm<\/a><\/strong>, will send an alert when there\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s a prolonged power outage.<\/p>\n

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Adjust the Heat or Air Conditioning by Phone<\/em><\/h2>\n

By adding a \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0secondary thermostat<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0to a temperature alarm\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0you can pre-heat or pre-cool your vacation house so the temperature is always comfortable when you arrive.<\/p>\n

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Monitor Remotely by Phone<\/em><\/h2>\n

Check up on your boat, RV or vacation home by calling in to your temperature alarm to learn what the current temperature is or if the power is on. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0The Deluxe Freeze Alarm<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0has a “Quick Status Check” feature that\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0allows you to remotely monitor the current temperature, power and back-up battery status with a simple, 15 second phone call.
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Flood and Water Leakage Alerts<\/em><\/h2>\n

Add a\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0water sensor<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0to your temperature alarm so it will call you if water is detected. Put sensors in problem-prone areas like basements, bathrooms, laundry rooms and attics or on the floor of your boat. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0The very affordable Homesitter Temperature Alarm<\/a><\/strong>, which monitors for high and low temperatures as well as power outages, also\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0comes with a 3- foot wired water sensor to detect\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0water leaks or over-flowing sump pumps.<\/p>\n

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Security Alerts<\/em><\/h2>\n

Receive an alarm alert if your home, boat or RV is broken into by adding a motion sensor \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0to your temperature alarm. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Wired<\/a><\/strong> or wireless\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0motion sensors<\/strong><\/a> are available.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The versatile Sensaphone 400 Cottagesitter<\/a><\/strong> alarm has inputs for up to four sensors — use them all for motion detectors or to monitor a variety of conditions.<\/p>\n

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High and Low Temperature Alerts<\/em><\/h2>\n

Of course, your temperature alarm will send alerts for temperature extremes, so you can avoid problems caused by heat waves and high humidity that can damage furniture, appliances and electronic equipment or bursting pipes due to freezing conditions.\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

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Summary<\/em><\/h2>\n

A multi-functional temperature alarm<\/a><\/strong> can give you peace of mind by monitoring for intruders, flooding and power outages, as well as temperatures extremes. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Most models can be programmed to call at least three different phone numbers, so you or a family member or your caretaker<\/a><\/strong> will be sure to receive the alert. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0To compare features of the different temperature alarms, take a look at this comprehensive comparison chart<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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