Texecom Intruder Alarm Service, Maintenance and Battery Replacement in Rugby
Security Fix provides professional Texecom alarm servicing in Rugby for residential and commercial properties.
We service Texecom wired and wireless intruder alarm systems, including Texecom Premier Elite and Ricochet wireless systems.
An alarm system can continue setting and unsetting normally even when batteries are becoming weak, detectors are dirty or damaged, or individual devices are developing faults. Regular servicing helps identify these problems before they affect the protection of your property.
If your Texecom alarm is due for its annual service, showing a fault, reporting a low battery or simply hasn’t been professionally checked for some time, Security Fix can carry out a detailed inspection and service.
What’s Included in a Texecom Alarm Service?
We don’t consider an alarm service complete simply because the system sets and the bell sounds.
Our service involves checking the condition and operation of the alarm system and its accessible components.
The exact checks depend on the type, age and configuration of your Texecom system.
Texecom Control Panel Check
The control panel is at the heart of the alarm system.
During servicing, we inspect the panel and check applicable functions including:
• Mains power condition
• Standby battery
• Battery voltage and condition
• Charging operation
• Panel faults
• System warnings
• Tamper protection
• Connected zones
• System date and time
• Recent event history
• General condition of accessible wiring and connections
Any faults identified during these checks can then be investigated.
Main Alarm Battery Health Check
The rechargeable standby battery inside the alarm panel allows the security system to continue operating if mains electricity fails.
Simply measuring battery voltage doesn’t always tell the full story.
Where appropriate, we assess the condition and performance of the standby battery to determine whether it remains suitable for continued service.
If the battery has deteriorated and replacement is recommended, we’ll advise you.
Wireless Texecom Ricochet Battery Checks
Wireless Texecom systems use batteries in individual devices around the property.
Depending on your installation, these can include:
• PIR movement detectors
• Door contacts
• Shock sensors
• Combined contact and shock sensors
• Wireless keypads
• Wireless sounders
• Other Ricochet devices
During servicing we check the system for low battery indications and other relevant device warnings.
If a battery requires replacement, the correct battery type should be used for that particular Texecom device.
Different Texecom products can use different batteries, so we don’t assume that every wireless sensor takes the same battery.
After battery replacement, the device should be tested to confirm correct operation.
PIR Movement Detector Testing
PIR movement detectors need to be correctly positioned, unobstructed and in good physical condition.
We inspect accessible detectors for problems including:
• Physical damage
• Dirt and dust
• Obstruction
• Loose detectors
• Changes to the room affecting coverage
• Tamper issues
• Detection problems
Where appropriate, detectors are cleaned and operationally tested.
For wireless PIRs, relevant battery and communication conditions are also checked.
Door Contact Testing
Alarm contacts fitted to doors and windows can become misaligned over time.
Doors can drop slightly, frames can move and contacts can become damaged.
During servicing, applicable door and window contacts are checked to make sure they operate correctly when the protected opening is used.
Wireless contacts are also checked for relevant battery and communication warnings.
Shock Sensor Checks
Where shock sensors are installed, we check applicable devices for physical condition and correct response.
Combined Texecom wireless contact and shock devices are also checked for relevant battery, tamper and communication issues.
Wired Texecom Alarm Servicing
Wired Texecom alarms don’t rely on individual disposable batteries inside every detector, but the system still needs regular servicing.
We inspect and test applicable wired devices and look for:
• Detector damage
• Dirty or obstructed sensors
• Door contact alignment problems
• Zone faults
• Tamper problems
• Visible cable damage
• Loose equipment
• Incorrect operation
• Panel battery problems
If a wired detector isn’t responding correctly, the cause can be investigated.
External Bell Box Check
Your external sounder provides an audible warning and acts as a visible deterrent.
Where appropriate and safely accessible, we check the operation and condition of the external sounder and investigate relevant bell, tamper or battery faults reported by the system.
Internal Sounder Testing
Applicable internal sounders are tested to confirm that they operate correctly.
A failed internal sounder can easily go unnoticed because it isn’t normally used during everyday setting and unsetting of the alarm.
Texecom Ricochet Communication Checks
Wireless security devices need reliable communication with the alarm system.
We check for relevant communication faults and device warnings reported by the Texecom system.
Repeated communication problems shouldn’t simply be cleared from the panel without investigating why they are happening.
Alarm Setting and Unsetting Test
We check the system’s normal setting and unsetting operation.
Where the alarm has different areas or part set arrangements, applicable functions can also be checked to make sure the system operates as expected.
Entry and Exit Operation
Correct entry and exit operation is an important part of an intruder alarm.
Applicable entry and exit devices are tested to confirm that the system responds correctly when entering or leaving the property.
Texecom SmartCom Check
Many Texecom Premier Elite systems use SmartCom for remote connectivity.
Where applicable, we can check the communication status and investigate problems affecting the connection between the alarm and supported remote services.
Event Log Inspection
The Texecom event log can reveal problems that may not be visible when looking at the keypad.
Where appropriate, we check recent system events for indications such as:
• Mains power failures
• Low battery conditions
• Detector faults
• Tamper activations
• Communication problems
• Alarm activations
• Zone faults
Repeated events can help identify an intermittent problem that requires further investigation.
Detector Cleaning and Condition
Detectors operate continuously for many years and can collect dust and dirt.
We visually inspect accessible alarm equipment and, where appropriate, clean detectors as part of the service.
We also check for obvious physical damage and obstructions.
Something as simple as new furniture, shelving, curtains or stored items can affect a detector that worked correctly when originally installed.
Texecom Alarm Battery Replacement in Rugby
If your Texecom alarm is showing a low battery warning, Security Fix can identify the affected device and replace the appropriate battery.
We can replace batteries in applicable Texecom wireless devices as well as the rechargeable standby battery inside the main control panel.
After replacing a device battery, we test the device rather than simply fitting the battery and leaving the system unchecked.
Texecom Alarm Fault Finding and Repairs
We can also investigate Texecom alarm problems in Rugby, including:
• Low battery warnings
• PIR faults
• Door contact faults
• Tamper warnings
• Bell box problems
• Wireless communication faults
• Panel battery problems
• SmartCom issues
• Alarm setting problems
• Unexplained activations
• System faults
If additional parts or repair work are required, we’ll explain what we’ve found and discuss the required work with you.
How Often Should a Texecom Alarm Be Serviced?
For many domestic and small commercial systems, an annual professional service provides a sensible opportunity to check the alarm’s condition and operation.
The appropriate servicing schedule can depend on the property, system configuration and any applicable maintenance or insurance requirements.
Don’t wait for the next service if the alarm develops a fault or reports a low battery.
Why Regular Alarm Maintenance Matters
Your alarm may spend most of its life quietly operating in the background.
During that time batteries age, doors move, detectors collect dust, rooms change and equipment can become damaged.
Regular maintenance provides an opportunity to identify these issues and confirm that the system continues to operate as intended.
Texecom Alarm Servicing for Homes and Businesses in Rugby
Security Fix provides Texecom alarm servicing for a range of properties, including:
• Houses
• Rental properties
• HMOs
• Shops
• Offices
• Workshops
• Warehouses
• Small commercial premises
We can service existing Texecom systems even where Security Fix wasn’t the original installer.
Book a Texecom Alarm Service in Rugby
If your Texecom alarm hasn’t been serviced recently, is showing a low battery warning or has developed a fault, contact Security Fix.
We provide Texecom alarm servicing, maintenance, battery replacement and fault finding in Rugby and surrounding areas.
Security Fix Limited
Telephone: 02476 26 76 82
Contact us to arrange your Texecom alarm service in Rugby.