PERTH, WA – January 6, 2026 – Select Security, a leading Perth-based security systems provider, is raising awareness about a critical yet often overlooked aspect of property protection: security system maintenance. According to industry estimates, nearly two-thirds of security system failures occur not from sophisticated breaches, but from simple maintenance neglect, including dead batteries, faulty sensors, and outdated firmware.
“We regularly receive emergency calls from property owners who discover their security system hasn’t been working properly – sometimes for months,” says Alan Gamble, security specialist at Select Security. “The reality is that many people install a system and assume it will work indefinitely without any attention. This false sense of security can be more dangerous than having no system at all.”
The Hidden Cost of Neglect
Select Security’s service data reveals that battery failure accounts for over 40% of alarm system malfunctions, with backup batteries typically requiring replacement every 3-5 years. Sensor degradation from dust and moisture, communication failures between alarm panels and monitoring centres, and outdated firmware create additional vulnerabilities that leave properties silently unprotected.
“We’ve attended properties where business owners believed they had 24/7 monitored protection, only to discover their system hadn’t communicated with the monitoring centre for over a year,” Gamble explains. “The monthly monitoring fees were being paid, but the connection had failed, and no one knew.“
Six-Monthly Testing Recommended
In response to growing demand for reliable security system maintenance, Select Security has expanded its servicing capabilities to address all aspects of security system health – from alarm recoding and battery replacement to CCTV camera servicing across all major brands including Hikvision, Dahua, Honeywell, and Ajax systems.
The company recommends property owners test their security systems every six months to maintain optimal protection, aligning with insurance industry guidelines that often require proof of regular maintenance for security-related claims.
“Think of it like servicing your car,” Gamble advises. “You wouldn’t drive for years without an oil change and expect peak performance. Security systems require the same preventative care to function when you need them most.“
Select Security provides fixed-rate servicing with all work carried out to Australian Standards 2201, along with emergency repair services and after-hours consultation for urgent security concerns.
For property owners uncertain about their system’s operational status, Select Security offers free security assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and maintenance needs.
About Select Security
Select Security is a Perth-based security systems specialist providing comprehensive alarm and CCTV installation, servicing, and repair services for residential and commercial properties across Western Australia.
For more information or to schedule a security system assessment: www.selectsecurity.com.au/servicing-repairs/
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City: Perth
State: Western Australia
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Website: https://www.selectsecurity.com.au/