Your Home Security Camera System Maintenance To-Do List In Charleston

Installing a home security camera system comes with many important benefits. 

From allowing you to relax a bit better while you’re away or on vacation, to keeping an eye on contractors and deliveries, having a professionally installed residential CCTV system can provide the reliable peace of mind homeowners look for when it comes to security.

Once you have them installed in the best locations to get the best coverage for both indoor and outdoor views, it’s sometimes easy to take them for granted.

However, security camera systems can only perform well as long as they’re properly maintained.

When they’re not taken care of, you’ll quickly realize that you may be missing the opportunity to record important events for a variety of reasons.

That said, here are a few security camera tasks you can add to your regular maintenance activity list for your home in the Charleston area that can keep you from missing those important moments.

1. Clear Obstructions

We see this happen quite often — perfectly adjusted and installed cameras pointed on an important area of your home, only to have its view get obstructed.

Whether it’s a ladder, a piece of tall furniture or even construction materials, obstructing even a portion of the intended view of a camera can lead to missed recording opportunities.

2. Wipe Down Camera Surfaces

Especially important if you have outdoor cameras, wiping down your cameras is a good way to clear off debris or possible watermarks that could impair the recording quality of your cameras.

3. Check Connections

More for the nerve center of your security camera system — the DVR or NVR — review the wired connections to ensure they’re firmly in place and there’s nothing leaning on them.

Also, avoid resting any heavy or large objects on your DVR or NVR — it can prevent proper airflow in and around this device, which can cause overheating.

4. Adjust Or Add New

As a follow up to task number 1 above, if there is a more permanent obstruction in the way of your cameras, take some time to adjust your camera as needed or even plan on adding an additional camera if an adjustment won’t cover the loss of view from the now permanent obstruction.

If you’re uncomfortable with some of the tasks above, remember you can always contact a security camera company in Charleston to help you out as well.

They’ll have better tools for diagnosing and correcting issues and may also provide recommendations on improving coverage and performance.

There’s almost nothing more worrying than having a camera system in your home that isn’t dependable or is prevented from doing its job (recording burglars and unwanted guests). 

With proper upkeep and perhaps a little help from a professional camera system company, you’ll be able to rest a little easier knowing your cameras are well taken care of.