Professional Texecom Intruder Alarm Servicing, Maintenance and Battery Replacement in Coventry
Security Fix provides professional Texecom alarm servicing in Coventry for homes, landlords, shops, offices and other commercial properties.
We service both wired and wireless Texecom intruder alarm systems, including Texecom Premier Elite and Ricochet wireless systems.
Regular servicing helps identify weak batteries, damaged detectors, communication problems, tamper faults and other issues before they cause an alarm failure.
If your Texecom alarm hasn’t been serviced recently, is displaying a fault or low battery warning, or you simply want to make sure everything is operating correctly, Security Fix can carry out a detailed system inspection and service.
What Do We Check During a Texecom Alarm Service?
Our aim isn’t simply to press a few buttons and confirm that the alarm sets.
We inspect and test the system to make sure its important components are operating correctly.
Alarm Control Panel
We inspect the Texecom control panel and check its general condition.
Where applicable, we check:
• Mains power status
• Standby battery condition
• Battery voltage and performance
• Charging operation
• Panel faults and warning indications
• System event log
• Tamper protection
• Connected zones and devices
• System date and time
• General condition of the panel and associated wiring
The standby battery is particularly important because it allows the alarm to continue operating during a mains electricity failure.
A battery can still show a reasonable voltage but have poor capacity, so battery condition shouldn’t be judged by voltage alone.
Where appropriate, we assess the battery’s performance and recommend replacement if it is no longer providing suitable standby capacity.
Texecom Wireless Sensor Battery Checks
Texecom Ricochet systems can contain several battery powered wireless devices.
During servicing we check the condition of applicable wireless devices and investigate any low battery or communication warnings reported by the system.
Depending on the installation, this can include:
• Wireless PIR movement detectors
• Door contacts
• Shock sensors
• Combined contact and shock sensors
• Wireless keypads
• Wireless external sounders
• Other compatible Ricochet devices
Battery type varies between Texecom products, so the correct replacement battery should always be selected for the particular device.
Where a battery is weak or approaching the point where reliable operation could be affected, we can replace it with the correct battery and retest the device.
PIR Movement Detector Inspection
Every accessible PIR movement detector should be checked for correct operation and physical condition.
We look for problems such as dirt, dust, obstruction, accidental damage or changes within the property that could affect detector coverage.
Where appropriate, detectors are cleaned and tested.
We also check that detectors haven’t been covered, moved, painted over or obstructed by furniture, shelving or other objects.
For wireless Texecom PIRs, we also check for relevant battery and communication issues.
Door Contact and Shock Sensor Testing
Doors and windows protected by alarm contacts should operate correctly when the system is tested.
We check applicable contacts and shock sensors for correct activation and look for signs of damage, movement or poor alignment.
On wireless systems, battery condition and communication are also considered.
A door or window may have changed position slightly since the alarm was originally installed, so an annual service provides an opportunity to identify these problems.
Wired Texecom Alarm Systems
Wired alarm systems don’t have disposable batteries inside every detector, but they still require regular inspection and testing.
During a wired Texecom alarm service, we check applicable detectors, contacts, circuits and tamper protection.
We inspect accessible equipment for:
• Physical damage
• Loose or damaged equipment
• Detector contamination
• Obstructed PIR detectors
• Door contact alignment
• Tamper faults
• Zone faults
• Cable or connection problems where evident
• Correct alarm activation
The control panel standby battery is also checked.
External Bell Box and Sounder
The external sounder is an important part of the intruder alarm system.
Where safely accessible and appropriate, we check its operation and condition and confirm that it activates correctly.
We also check for relevant bell, tamper or battery faults reported by the system.
Internal Sounders
Internal sounders are tested where applicable to confirm that they operate when required.
A sounder that has failed may not be obvious during normal everyday use because it may only become apparent when the alarm activates.
Texecom Ricochet Wireless Communication
A wireless alarm relies on reliable communication between its devices and the system.
During servicing we check for relevant wireless device faults and communication issues reported by the Texecom system.
If a detector isn’t communicating reliably, the cause should be investigated rather than simply clearing the fault.
Alarm Setting and Unsetting
We test the alarm’s normal setting and unsetting operation and confirm that the system responds correctly.
Where different areas or part sets are configured, these can also be checked as appropriate to the installation.
Entry and Exit Routes
Entry and exit operation should work correctly.
We check applicable entry and exit devices and make sure the alarm provides the expected response when entering or leaving the protected property.
Texecom SmartCom and App Connectivity
If your Texecom system uses SmartCom and applicable remote connectivity, we can check the system’s communication status as part of the service.
If you’re experiencing app connection problems or communication faults, these can also be investigated.
Alarm Event Log Check
The event log can provide useful information about the health and history of an alarm system.
Where appropriate, we review recent events for issues such as:
• Low battery warnings
• Mains failures
• Tamper activations
• Zone faults
• Communication problems
• Alarm activations
• Other recurring system faults
Repeated faults can indicate a problem that needs further investigation.
Cleaning and Physical Condition
Alarm equipment works in the property every day for years, so its physical condition matters.
During servicing, accessible detectors are visually inspected for contamination, damage and obstruction.
Where appropriate, detectors can be cleaned so that dust and dirt don’t unnecessarily affect their operation.
We also look for changes within the property that could affect the original alarm installation.
Battery Replacement
Batteries don’t necessarily need replacing simply because an alarm reaches a particular birthday.
Their condition should be assessed as part of servicing.
Wireless detector batteries can be replaced when they are weak, when the system reports a low battery condition or when their condition indicates that replacement is appropriate.
The rechargeable standby battery inside the main alarm panel is also checked.
If replacement is required, we can advise you before fitting a new battery.
Why Have Your Texecom Alarm Serviced Every Year?
An intruder alarm can appear perfectly normal while developing problems that aren’t obvious during everyday use.
Regular servicing can identify issues such as weak batteries, damaged detectors, obstructed PIRs, faulty contacts, communication problems and system faults.
An annual service also gives you an opportunity to check that the alarm still suits the way the property is being used.
Rooms change, furniture moves, doors are replaced and properties are altered. Your security system should continue to provide suitable protection after those changes.
Texecom Alarm Faults and Repairs in Coventry
You don’t have to wait for your annual service if your alarm develops a problem.
Security Fix can investigate Texecom alarm faults including:
• Low battery warnings
• Detector faults
• Tamper faults
• Alarm panel faults
• PIR problems
• Door contact problems
• Wireless communication issues
• Bell box faults
• SmartCom communication problems
• Alarm setting problems
• Unexplained alarm activations
Where replacement parts are required, we’ll explain the issue and discuss the work required.
Texecom Alarm Battery Replacement Coventry
If your keypad is showing a battery warning or a wireless detector needs a replacement battery, Security Fix can identify the affected device, replace the appropriate battery and test the device afterwards.
We can also replace a failing control panel standby battery.
Rather than changing one battery and leaving without checking anything else, you can arrange a full alarm service so the rest of the system can also be inspected and tested.
Residential and Commercial Texecom Alarm Servicing
We provide Texecom alarm servicing for a range of properties across Coventry, including:
• Houses
• HMOs
• Rental properties
• Shops
• Offices
• Workshops
• Warehouses
• Small commercial premises
Whether Security Fix originally installed your alarm or it was installed by another company, contact us to discuss servicing and maintenance.
Book a Texecom Alarm Service in Coventry
If your Texecom alarm is due for its annual service, hasn’t been checked for several years or is displaying a fault, contact Security Fix.
We provide Texecom alarm servicing, maintenance, fault finding and battery replacement in Coventry and surrounding areas.
Security Fix Limited
Telephone: 02476 26 76 82
Contact us to arrange your Texecom alarm service in Coventry.