{"id":3601,"date":"2013-10-25T11:00:56","date_gmt":"2013-10-25T15:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=3601"},"modified":"2016-01-26T10:41:09","modified_gmt":"2016-01-26T15:41:09","slug":"selecting-a-freeze-alarm-in-five-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/selecting-a-freeze-alarm-in-five-easy-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Selecting a Freeze Alarm in Five Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A freeze alarm is one of the best ways to protect your home from damage caused by frozen pipes due to a failed heating system or prolonged power outage.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0What is a freeze alarm?\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Simply put, it is a device that monitors the temperature inside your home and provides a warning if it dips dangerously low. There are <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/t-freeze-alarms-comparison-chart.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/t-freeze-alarms-comparison-chart.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">many types of freeze alarms<\/a><\/strong> to choose from, with prices starting as low as under $50 for basic temperature monitoring.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 For under $150, you can pick from several multi-function freeze alarms that will monitor other conditions, such as power outages, water leaks, break-ins or smoke.<\/p>\n<p>Most freeze alarm models send you a phone, text or email alert, but the popular <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6831-temperature-warning-light-freeze-flash-fz-5.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6831-temperature-warning-light-freeze-flash-fz-5.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">freeze warning light<\/a><\/strong> uses flashing red LED lights to alert neighbors or passers-by that inside temps are approaching freezing.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 <b>Follow these five easy steps<\/b> to select which type of freeze alarm is best for your home.<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-187-freeze-alarms-temperature-alarms.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-187-freeze-alarms-temperature-alarms.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3611\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"A freeze alarm is one of the best ways to protect your home from damage caused by frozen pipes.\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/blue-winter-trees-architecture-house-icicles-1280x1024-wallpaper_wallpaperswa.com_10.jpg\" alt=\"Freeze alarms\" width=\"324\" height=\"259\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Step 1:\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Choose either a \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cFixed\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d or \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cAdjustable\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d temperature set-point model<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6831-temperature-warning-light-freeze-flash-fz-5.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6831-temperature-warning-light-freeze-flash-fz-5.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"The Home Temperature Warning Light uses flashing red LED lights to alert watchers of low indoor temperatures.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/6831.jpg\" alt=\"The Home Temperature Warning Light uses flashing red LED lights to alert watchers of low indoor temperatures\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a>Basic freeze alarms\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0typically have a factory-determined low temperature set point of around 45\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00b0F. If you want to be able to program the low (or high) temperature set point to your own personal setting, choose a\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0freeze alarm with adjustable temperature set-points.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Step 2:\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Identify the conditions you want the freeze alarm to monitor<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>All freeze alarms monitor for freezing temperatures in your home and send an alert when the temperature has plummeted.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Many freeze alarms can also accept optional sensors and <b>monitor for other conditions<\/b>. Figure out which of these conditions are important to you and look for freeze alarm models that monitor for those situations.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Conditions include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Power outages<\/li>\n<li>Water, floods, leaks<\/li>\n<li>Intrusion by burglars or trespassers<\/li>\n<li>Smoke<\/li>\n<li>High temperatures \/ failed air conditioning system<\/li>\n<li>Garage doors left open<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Step 3: \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Determine how many phone numbers you want the freeze alarm to call<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6933-freezealarm-dialer-fa-700.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6933-freezealarm-dialer-fa-700.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"The FreezeAlarm Dialer FA-700 is a cost effective way to protect your home for under $50.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/6933.jpg\" alt=\"The FreezeAlarm Dialer FA-700 is a cost effective way to protect your home for under $50\" width=\"193\" height=\"193\" \/><\/a>When the temperature in your house gets below the set point or one of the other emergency conditions occurs, your freeze alarm dialer will begin calling you to alert you of the situation. A basic freeze alarm, like the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6933-freezealarm-dialer-fa-700.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6933-freezealarm-dialer-fa-700.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">FreezeAlarm Dialer FA-700<\/a><\/strong>, will <b>call only one phone number<\/b>. More popular systems can <b>call three or more phone numbers<\/b>, increasing the chances that someone will receive and respond to the alert. The <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8528-uncle-alberts-wireless-water-and-freeze-alarm-dialer.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8528-uncle-alberts-wireless-water-and-freeze-alarm-dialer.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Uncle Albert\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s Wireless Water and Freeze Alarm<\/a><\/strong>, for instance, will dial <b>up to six phone numbers<\/b> of your choice.<\/p>\n<p>Most freeze alarms will call indefinitely until someone picks up and a response code is entered (or the emergency condition no longer exists), but there are models like the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6175-reliance-controls-thp201-phonealert-power-fail-freeze-flood-monitor.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6175-reliance-controls-thp201-phonealert-power-fail-freeze-flood-monitor.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Reliance THP201 PhoneAlert<\/a><\/strong> that can be programmed to stop calling after a certain amount of time or number of attempts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Step 4:\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 How do you want to be alerted &#8212; voice message or just beeps?<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Most emergencies are unexpected events, so it\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s important that the alarm message you get from your freeze alarm is specific and unambiguous. Very basic (and inexpensive) freeze alarms send beeps and require homeowners to memorize the conditions and corresponding number of beeps, which can be confusing if you can\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t recall what they mean or were awakened from a deep sleep. Fortunately, the majority of freeze alarms send pre-recorded voice messages that state specifically which alarm conditions have occurred.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0More advanced models, like the popular <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6020-intermediate-freeze-alarm-fa-i-cca.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6020-intermediate-freeze-alarm-fa-i-cca.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Intermediate Freeze Alarm<\/a>, even allow you to customize the alarm message and record your own voice.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Step 5:\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Do you want to call your freeze alarm for status updates? \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0How about a remote control option?<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6268-sensaphone-400-cottagesitter-remote-monitor-wtemp-ctrl-fgd-0400.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6268-sensaphone-400-cottagesitter-remote-monitor-wtemp-ctrl-fgd-0400.aspx\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"The Sensaphone 400 Cottagesitter can be controlled remotely and lets you to call in for status updates.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/6268.jpg\" alt=\"The Sensaphone 400 Cottagesitter can be controlled remotely and lets you to call in for status updates\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>If you want to be able to call your freeze alarm for an <b>instant update<\/b> on what the current temperature is, or if the power is on, or find out the status of the back-up battery, choose an advanced model like the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6268-sensaphone-400-cottagesitter-remote-monitor-wtemp-ctrl-fgd-0400.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6268-sensaphone-400-cottagesitter-remote-monitor-wtemp-ctrl-fgd-0400.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Sensaphone 400 Cottagesitter<\/a><\/strong>. This same model also has a <b>remote control capability<\/b> that allows you to review or change telephone numbers, temperature set points, security code and alert messages by phone from anywhere.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 It even has a built-in microphone so you can listen in!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A freeze alarm is one of the best investments you can make to help protect your home against frozen pipe damage.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The five steps outlined in this article will help you narrow down the list of freeze alarm models that best fit your requirements.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 For additional information and an overview of today\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s most popular freeze alarm models, including the various features and functions, take a look at this handy <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/t-freeze-alarms-comparison-chart.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/t-freeze-alarms-comparison-chart.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Freeze Alarm Comparison Chart<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A freeze alarm is one of the best ways to protect your home from damage caused by frozen pipes due to a failed heating system or prolonged power outage.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0What is a freeze alarm?\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Simply put, it is a device that monitors the temperature inside&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/selecting-a-freeze-alarm-in-five-easy-steps\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3611,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[12,195,486,198],"class_list":["post-3601","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-freeze-alarms-heat-alarms","tag-freeze-alarm","tag-home-freeze-alarm","tag-home-temperature-warning-light","tag-sensaphone-400","clearfix"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3601","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3601"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3601\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6794,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3601\/revisions\/6794"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3611"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3601"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3601"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3601"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}