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ADT Security Services

800-246-9147

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ADT IS NOW PART OF PROTECTION ONE. THEY REALLY HONOR CUSTOMER LONGEVITY. ... - Feb 16, 2023

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Froula Alarm Systems

861 Industry Dr
Tukwila, WA 98188 206-575-1962

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Have used for years with several expansions and they always do a great job. - Feb 23, 2023

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Guardian Security Systems

1743 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98124 206-451-5854

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Have had since house was new now have a problem out of the blue and shop can... - Feb 23, 2021

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Home Safety Research

1241 E Main St
Auburn, WA 98002 253-735-4933

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I will recommend this - Feb 23, 2021

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Xfinity

855-870-1311

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My Alarm Center

Seattle, WA 98133 855-334-6562

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My Alarm Center notified me that I needed an upgrade to 4G. Its website did... - Sep 22, 2022

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Island Security Systems

PO Box 265
Mercer Island, WA 98040 206-232-0842

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I've been a customer of Island Security for over 15 years. This year we sold... - Sep 20, 2018

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Brinks Home Security

800-447-9239

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Have only had monitoring from them so I can not rate any service work done. - Mar 15, 2018

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Burdick's Security

4700 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118 206-725-6072

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This is a good brand since - Feb 22, 2021

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Washington Alarm

2030 Airport Way S
Seattle, WA 98134 206-328-3288

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Outstanding service and had great pricing. - Jan 11, 2020

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