by [email protected] | Aug 20, 2014 | Tech Tips
When our tech goes out to a new construction site to do a trim out, we soon realize there is not power and we cannot finish the job. What we normally do in that case is still finish all connections, programming, and testing all sensors. Unfortunately, due to the... by [email protected] | Aug 18, 2014 | Residential Security, Tech Tips
Did you know that when a panel is powered down, its clock goes back to January 1, 2000. Obviously, that is not what we want it to be. So our techs make sure we reset the clock. This also applies to any “low battery work order” where the system has lost... by [email protected] | Aug 15, 2014 | Tech Tips
When our team does a rough-in (pre-wire) of ceiling mounted devices, we try not to get too close to the walls. It is common for a crown-mold to go up; that could be 6 or 8 inches into the ceiling. We won’t know where crown mold will be at the rough-in stage. We... by [email protected] | Aug 13, 2014 | Tech Tips
Lots of times when we enter a customer’s house we realize we will have to remove an old system. When removing any existing components we check to see if it may have been painted. If so,our technicians will use a utility knife to slice the paint around the edges... by [email protected] | Aug 11, 2014 | Tech Tips, Uncategorized
One of the questions our technicians get a lot is what degree to put their thermostat on. While we offer energy saving options for programmable thermostats, it is always a good idea to have a go to setting. Want to save save energy and money on cooling your home this... by [email protected] | Aug 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
Hawkeye Security and Electronics is proud to be featured in this years Building Industry Association of Louisville’s Tour of Remodeled Homes. The tour runs Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10 from Noon-6 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to see these 11 gorgeous... by [email protected] | Aug 4, 2014 | Residential Security
“Chief Executive” magazine recently surveyed more than 500 chief executives and asked them to evaluate states based on a number of business and livability related factors. Indiana ranked as the sixth best state to do business in and its high quality living... by [email protected] | Aug 1, 2014 | Tech Tips
Respect of customers’ property: In an effort to show our professionalism and the utmost respect and care for customers’ property, it is our company policy to always make an effort to keep our work areas clean and safe. Further, the no-smoking policy is now extended to... by [email protected] | Jul 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
Ever wonder how we mount devices for our customers? Installation of devices includes 4 aspects: Running a wire, making the connections, mounting the device, and programming. Here’s the run down on our company standards: The alarm panel or anything else of... by [email protected] | Jul 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
Don’t forget that some of the furniture and accessories on display in the Homearama homes is for sale! The Homearama furniture sale is Monday, July 28 from 1:00 until 7:00 pm. Not all homes are guaranteed to be open and not all furniture and accessories are for sale....