10 Realities Of Home Security Systems That Prove You're Better Off Dead Than Owning One

By Michael Thompson /

7. The Alarm Company Calling You In The Middle Of The Night For No Reason

"Hello, this is Every Security Company. We just wanted to make you aware, your alarm system may have a low battery." Why, thank you, but it's three in the morning. Couldn't this have waited? The situation becomes real frustrating when an hour later they call again because the system sent another low battery signal saying they had to. You can request they stop notifying you after the second call, but, knowing the average security company, they probably will call again because...