Intercom Installation In Existing Homes Equals Peace Of Mind

When I was growing up in St. Petersburg, Florida very few homes had air conditioning. During the summer it was hot and humid. The windows were always open. I can remember screaming across the house to get the attention of one of my three sisters. I wonder what the neighbors thought? This is one of the reasons I love the intercom system I now have. I can push a button and talk to anyone, anywhere in my house. I am sure everyone would want an intercom if they thought they could have it in their home. Well, here is the good news, if your house is already built it is not too late. The system in my home was installed after we were moved in!

Installing an intercom in an existing home is a project any do-it-yourselfer can tackle. The biggest challenge is running the wire. If you purchase a system that is looped, which means you just run the wire from speaker to speaker and then back to the master unit, then the job becomes even easier. Valet, and Nutone offer systems that can be looped. The new systems run on CAT 5 wire, which is great to work with and pretty inexpensive.

Now that you know you can tackle this job, don't be scared off by the price. When you consider the convenience and stress relief (no more screaming across the house to each other) an intercom system is well worth the cost. You also have so many choices. These choices allow you to configure a system that is within your budget. You can choose from bare bones systems that will work quite well, systems that play cd's, systems that play music from your iPod, systems that interface with your music system, or systems that are part of your structured wiring design.

If you never thought about installing an intercom because your home was already built...think again. If you install the system yourself the cost is probably within your budget, with an entry level intercom in a 2000 square foot house running around 0. Find a reputable company with good installation experience to purchase your products from. They will be glad to help you design your system and offer you tech support as you tackle the project.