{"id":5814,"date":"2015-07-31T11:00:35","date_gmt":"2015-07-31T15:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=5814"},"modified":"2024-02-15T12:49:09","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T17:49:09","slug":"why-your-home-or-business-needs-a-power-outage-alarm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/why-your-home-or-business-needs-a-power-outage-alarm\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Home or Business Needs a Power Outage Alarm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For people who are home all of the time and businesses with round-the-clock employees, a power outage alarm is probably not necessary. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0It the power goes out, someone will\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0likely notice it as quickly as the device would. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0But for most families who work or travel, as well as for unoccupied vacation homes and offices or commercial buildings left vacant during weekends and holidays, a <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-191-call-out-devices.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-191-call-out-devices.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">call-out power outage alarm<\/a><\/strong> that notifies you when there&#8217;s a power failure at the site can have many benefits.<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-8570\" title=\"A power outage alarm will notify you immediately if there's a power failure at your home or office.\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/8140058322_f587181c3f_z.jpg\" alt=\"power outage\" width=\"357\" height=\"268\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Ways to Use a Power Outage Alarm<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Sending you an <strong>early notification so you can address potential problems<\/strong>, such as removing the contents of a freezer before the food spoils, is one of the most important functions of a power outage alarm. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Of course, there may be times when you choose to do nothing immediately other than call the utility company to find out how long the power will be out. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0But even that information can be helpful so you can make informed decisions and take appropriate steps, especially if you learn that the electricity will be off for days, rather than hours. Here are some of the typical ways that homeowners and businesses use a power outage alarm:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Refrigerator and freezer monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Generator monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Sump pump monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Computer equipment monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Heating and A\/C system monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Chemical storage monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Fish tank and aquarium monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Security system monitoring (if no battery backup)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>A power outage alarm can be <strong>useful even when you are home but asleep<\/strong>. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0The alarm will waken you so you can take care of important safety issues, like getting flashlights and emergency lighting ready or filling containers with water for drinking and flushing toilets.<\/p>\n<h2><em><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6572-homesitter-temperature-water-and-power-alarm-hs-700.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6572-homesitter-temperature-water-and-power-alarm-hs-700.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"The affordable HomeSitter calls to up to three telephone numbers and doubles as a freeze alarm.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/6572.jpg\" alt=\"HomeSitter Temperature, Water, and Power Alarm (HS-700)\" width=\"224\" height=\"224\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Connectivity<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>When there&#8217;s a power failure, a\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-191-call-out-devices.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-191-call-out-devices.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">call-out power outage alarm<\/a>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0contacts you by phone, email and\/or text message.<\/strong> \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Many units also sound a loud audible siren. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Most models are multi-functional and also monitor for other conditions in the home, such as temperature. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Prices vary based on functionality and most models have battery backup. All call-out power outage alarms <strong>need a way to communicate<\/strong>. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Choose the model that fits the communication connectivity service available at your site. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0The options are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Landline phone connection<\/li>\n<li>Cell phone signal<\/li>\n<li>Internet\/WiFi connection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Landline Phone Connection<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>If your home or business has a landline* phone connection, there are several power outage alarms to choose from. The <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6572-homesitter-temperature-water-and-power-alarm-hs-700.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6572-homesitter-temperature-water-and-power-alarm-hs-700.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HomeSitter<\/a><\/strong>, for example, is one of the <strong>lowest-cost alarms on the market<\/strong>. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0It will call up to three phone numbers and protect your home against power outages, temperature extremes and water leaks or sump pump failures. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0The <strong><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\" rel=\"noopener\">Intermediate Freeze Alarm<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0and \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6874-deluxe-freeze-alarm-fa-d2.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6874-deluxe-freeze-alarm-fa-d2.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deluxe Freeze Alarm<\/a><\/strong> are popular power outage and temperature alarms that <strong>allow you to call in for real-time updates on temperature, power and battery status<\/strong>. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Like the HomeSitter, they call up to three phone numbers and monitor for hot or cold temperatures. <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6183-rokonet-power-failure-emergency-siren-and-dialer-kit.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6183-rokonet-power-failure-emergency-siren-and-dialer-kit.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"The Rokonet Power Failure system sirens and calls out when there is a power outage.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/wisdom_power_fail_kit.jpg\" alt=\"Rokonet Power Failure Emergency Siren and Dialer Kit\" width=\"250\" height=\"193\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For a truly <strong>multi-functional phone alarm<\/strong>, choose one of the more advanced models that have inputs for optional sensors to monitor for break-ins, humidity, fires, smoke and flooding. Best sellers in this category include the\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<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\" rel=\"noopener\">Sensaphone CottageSitter 400<\/a><\/strong> with <strong>inputs for four sensors<\/strong> and the\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6183-rokonet-power-failure-emergency-siren-and-dialer-kit.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6183-rokonet-power-failure-emergency-siren-and-dialer-kit.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rokonet Power Failure Emergency Siren and Dialer Kit<\/a><\/strong> which <strong>accepts up to 32 wireless sensors<\/strong>. <em>*Note that some digital phone services (digital cable phone service, VOIP, DSL phone service)\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0require uninterrupted power to operate which means that the power outage alarm may not be able to call out during a power failure. Check with your phone service provider with any questions.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Cellular Phone Connection<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>If there\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s no landline phone or Internet at your location, you can use one of these power outage alarms as long as there is cell service at your site. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0One advantage of cellular power outage alarms is that they continue to operate even when telephone lines are down due to harsh weather. The\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8205-diy-cellular-alarm-for-homes.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8205-diy-cellular-alarm-for-homes.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY Cellular Alarm\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0for Homes<\/a><\/strong> sends <strong>text message alerts to up to three cell phone numbers<\/strong> to warn of power outages and two other conditions. When power is restored or the conditions return to normal, the DIY Cellular Alarm <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/cellular-alarm-for-homes-sends-text-message-alerts-247\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sends another text message<\/a><\/strong> so you know that the situation is resolved.<\/p>\n<p>Another model, the <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8542-temperaturelert-cellular-temperature-monitor-system-with-email-phone-alerts.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8542-temperaturelert-cellular-temperature-monitor-system-with-email-phone-alerts.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>temperature@lert Cellular Edition<\/strong><\/a>, monitors for power and ambient temperature.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 If the temperature falls or rises outside the set range or there is a power outage, it <strong>notifies you via text message as well as phone call, or email<\/strong>. <strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 You can also provide a cellular connection to any other type of call-out power outage alarm using a <\/em><em>device called a\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-266-cellular-terminal.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-266-cellular-terminal.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cellular terminal<\/a>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong>that provides <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/what-is-a-cellular-terminal-and-how-you-can-use-one-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">instant cellular connectivity<\/a> <\/strong>at your location.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><em><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6302-sensaphone-web-600-fgd-w600.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6302-sensaphone-web-600-fgd-w600.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"The Sensaphone Web 600 a low-cost monitoring solution for smaller scale applications such as a computer room or vacation home.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/6302.jpg\" alt=\"Sensaphone Web 600 (FGD-W600)\" width=\"222\" height=\"222\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Internet Connection<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>If your home or business has a round-the-clock Internet connection, you can use a web-enabled power outage alarm like the \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6302-sensaphone-web-600-fgd-w600.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6302-sensaphone-web-600-fgd-w600.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sensaphone Web 600<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0that <strong>communicates via the Internet and sends out email and text message alarm notifications<\/strong> instead of phone calls. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0This call-out alarm has inputs for up to six external sensors and will contact up to eight people. (Note it requires an optional\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6303-sensaphone-web-600-battery-backup-fgd-w610-b.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6303-sensaphone-web-600-battery-backup-fgd-w610-b.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">battery backup<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0module for continued operation during power outages.)<\/p>\n<p>Or, build your own multi-functional remote thermostat and power outage alarm by plugging a <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-5989-bayweb-internet-thermostat-standard-bw-wt1.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-5989-bayweb-internet-thermostat-standard-bw-wt1.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BayWEB Internet Thermostat<\/a><\/strong> into an inexpensive <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6088-pls-110vac-120vac-power-lossoutage-sensor.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6088-pls-110vac-120vac-power-lossoutage-sensor.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Power Loss Sensor<\/a> <\/strong>and have the ability to receive power failure notifications via email or text message along with advanced energy management capabilities.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Summary<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>For homeowners, a power outage alarm can help prevent costly problems like freezing pipes due to no heat or a flood caused by a sump pump failure. Power outage alarms have proven particularly useful for people with health issues who are dependent upon powered equipment such as oxygen tanks, or for any application where a nighttime power failure could cause an emergency. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0For businesses, a power outage is a wise investment to protect property when the building is unoccupied. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Regardless of the application, be sure to <strong>choose a model that has a long-life backup battery for prolonged operation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<section class=\"related-posts\"><\/section>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For people who are home all of the time and businesses with round-the-clock employees, a power outage alarm is probably not necessary. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0It the power goes out, someone will\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0likely notice it as quickly as the device would. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0But for most families who work or travel,&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/why-your-home-or-business-needs-a-power-outage-alarm\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8570,"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":[32,10,9],"tags":[611,701,11,610,198,702],"class_list":["post-5814","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-flood-intervention","category-freeze-alarms-heat-alarms","category-home-monitoring-security","tag-call-out-power-outage-alarms","tag-cellular-power-outage-alarm","tag-freeze-alarms-2","tag-power-outage-alarms","tag-sensaphone-400","tag-sensaphone-web-600","clearfix"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5814","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=5814"}],"version-history":[{"count":33,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5814\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11444,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5814\/revisions\/11444"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8570"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5814"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5814"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5814"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}