Professional Texecom Alarm Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs in Warwick
Security Fix provides professional Texecom alarm servicing in Warwick for homes, landlords and businesses.
We service both wired and wireless Texecom intruder alarm systems, including Texecom Premier Elite and Ricochet wireless systems.
An intruder alarm needs regular maintenance to make sure its detectors, batteries, sounders, contacts and communication devices continue to operate correctly.
A system may still set and unset normally while a battery is deteriorating, a detector is becoming unreliable or a wireless device is developing an intermittent fault.
Our Texecom servicing is designed to identify these issues and check that the system is operating as it should.
What Is Included in a Texecom Alarm Service?
The checks required depend on the equipment installed and how the alarm has been configured.
Where applicable, we inspect and test the control panel, standby battery, movement detectors, contacts, shock sensors, wireless devices, sounders, tampers and communication equipment.
We also check for faults stored within the system.
Texecom Control Panel Inspection
The control panel is one of the most important parts of the alarm.
Applicable service checks include:
• Mains power condition
• Rechargeable standby battery
• Battery voltage and condition
• Charging operation
• System faults and warnings
• Zone status
• Tamper protection
• System date and time
• Recent event history
• General condition of accessible wiring and connections
Any abnormal indications found during the service can then be investigated.
Main Alarm Backup Battery Health
The control panel normally contains a rechargeable standby battery.
Its purpose is to keep the alarm operating if mains electricity fails.
During servicing, we check the battery’s condition and, where appropriate, assess its performance.
Checking voltage alone doesn’t always give a complete picture of battery health. An ageing battery may show voltage while having reduced capacity when it is actually required to support the alarm.
If replacement is appropriate, we’ll advise you.
Texecom Ricochet Wireless Battery Checks
Texecom Ricochet systems can have battery powered devices throughout the property.
Depending on your installation, these can include:
• Wireless PIR movement detectors
• Door contacts
• Shock sensors
• Combined contact and shock sensors
• Wireless keypads
• Wireless external sounders
• Other compatible Ricochet equipment
We check for relevant low battery warnings and device faults.
Different Texecom products can require different battery types. We identify the particular device before selecting a replacement battery.
After replacing a battery, the affected device is tested again to confirm correct operation.
PIR Movement Detector Inspection
PIR detectors are checked for operation and physical condition where accessible and appropriate.
We look for:
• Dust and contamination
• Physical damage
• Obstruction
• Loose detectors
• Tamper issues
• Incorrect operation
• Changes within the room affecting detector coverage
Where appropriate, detectors are cleaned.
Wireless PIRs are also checked for relevant battery and communication issues.
Door and Window Contacts
Door and window contacts can become misaligned as doors, windows and frames move over time.
Applicable contacts are checked to make sure the alarm recognises the opening correctly.
We also look for obvious damage, poor alignment or loose equipment.
For wireless contacts, relevant battery and communication conditions are also checked.
Shock Sensor Testing
Where shock sensors are installed, applicable devices are checked for physical condition and correct operation.
Combined Texecom wireless contact and shock devices can also be checked for battery, communication and tamper problems.
Wired Texecom Alarm Servicing
A wired Texecom system doesn’t normally have individual disposable batteries inside each detector.
However, wired systems still need regular inspection and testing.
Applicable checks include:
• PIR detector operation
• Door and window contacts
• Detector condition
• Dust and obstruction
• Zone faults
• Tamper circuits
• Visible cable damage
• Loose equipment
• Control panel battery condition
Any detector or zone that doesn’t respond correctly can be investigated.
External Bell Box and Sounder
Where appropriate and safely accessible, the external alarm sounder is checked for correct operation and general condition.
We also investigate applicable bell box, battery and tamper faults reported by the alarm system.
Internal Sounders
Applicable internal sounders are tested to confirm that they operate correctly.
A failed sounder isn’t always obvious because it may only become apparent during an alarm activation.
Texecom Ricochet Communication Check
Wireless security depends on reliable communication between the alarm system and its wireless devices.
We check for relevant Ricochet communication faults and device warnings.
Recurring communication problems should be investigated rather than repeatedly clearing the warning.
Setting and Unsetting Test
We test the normal setting and unsetting operation of the alarm.
Where the system has part sets or separately controlled areas, applicable functions can also be checked.
Entry and Exit Operation
Applicable entry and exit routes are tested to make sure the alarm responds correctly when users enter and leave the protected property.
Texecom SmartCom Connectivity
Where Texecom SmartCom and supported remote connectivity are installed, the communication status can also be checked.
If the system has connectivity problems, these can be investigated as part of servicing or fault finding.
Checking the Alarm Event Log
The Texecom event history can help identify problems that aren’t immediately obvious from the keypad.
Where appropriate, we review recent events for indications including:
• Low battery warnings
• Mains power failures
• Tamper activations
• Zone faults
• Detector problems
• Communication faults
• Alarm activations
Repeated events can be particularly useful when diagnosing intermittent faults.
Sensor Cleaning and Physical Inspection
Alarm detectors can remain installed for many years.
During that time, dust can build up, equipment can become damaged and the layout of the property can change.
Accessible equipment is visually inspected and, where appropriate, detectors are cleaned.
We also look for objects that could interfere with detector coverage, including furniture, shelving, curtains and stored materials.
Texecom Alarm Battery Replacement Warwick
If your Texecom alarm displays a low battery warning, Security Fix can identify the affected device and replace the appropriate battery.
We can replace batteries in applicable Texecom wireless detectors and devices.
We can also test and replace the rechargeable standby battery inside the main alarm control panel when required.
After replacing a battery, the relevant device is tested to make sure it is operating correctly.
Texecom Alarm Fault Finding and Repairs in Warwick
Security Fix can investigate Texecom alarm problems including:
• Low battery warnings
• PIR faults
• Door contact problems
• Shock sensor faults
• Tamper warnings
• External sounder problems
• Wireless communication faults
• Control panel battery problems
• SmartCom connectivity issues
• Setting and unsetting problems
• Unexplained alarm activations
• General system faults
If additional parts or repair work are required, we’ll explain what we’ve found before carrying out additional work.
How Often Should a Texecom Alarm Be Serviced?
For many domestic and small commercial alarm systems, an annual professional service provides a sensible opportunity to inspect and test the equipment.
The appropriate maintenance frequency can depend on the installation, how the property is used and any applicable insurance or maintenance requirements.
A fault or low battery warning shouldn’t be ignored until the next annual service.
Texecom Alarm Servicing for Warwick Homes and Businesses
Security Fix provides Texecom servicing for a range of properties in Warwick, including:
• Houses
• Rental properties
• HMOs
• Shops
• Offices
• Workshops
• Warehouses
• Commercial premises
We can discuss servicing an existing Texecom system even if it was originally installed by another alarm company.
Book Texecom Alarm Servicing in Warwick
If your Texecom alarm needs servicing, is displaying a low battery warning or has developed a fault, contact Security Fix.
We provide Texecom alarm servicing, battery replacement, maintenance and fault finding in Warwick and surrounding areas.
Security Fix Limited
Telephone: 02476 26 76 82
Contact Security Fix to arrange your Texecom alarm service in Warwick.