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Reviewed Sept. 16, 2016
We've been pleased with Guardian Protection Services. No issues and I appreciate it. Yesterday we had power outage and the system alerted us. It read no power in our home and it's a nice feature. I'm happy with my experience so far. The sales representative has been easy to contact and the installation team showed us how to operate the device and cleaned up after themselves.
James,
Thank you taking the time out of your life to share your Guardian story. We are honored to help protect what matters most to you.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2016
Right now, I have the service for burglary. I have requested smoke detection and carbon monoxide, and that would be taken care of this week. The sales reps were very nice. The young man who installed the system was very helpful and walked me through it step by step.
Alta,
I'm glad to hear your feedback for Guardian. Customer satisfaction is our top priority. Let us know if you run into any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2016
Guardian Protection salesman who came by did a very good service and was on time. Also, the installation team did a fast job and everything went well. The service package I got has been very good. It's a great product and so I’ve signed up with them for four years. Having it takes a lot of worries off me especially since I’m away from the house a lot.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, John. I'm glad your Guardian products and services are adding peace of mind to your life when you're away from home.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2016
Initially had Guardian Protection Services installed when I bought my home. Signed up for what I thought was a 5 year contract. Contract ended in February, I called in April to cancel services, was shocked to learn that my contract had been auto renewed because I did not cancel before the period was up. At that time, Guardian told me my contract had auto-renewed for a year. I agreed to continue the service for that time period but reiterated that I planned to cancel my account at the end of it. Fast forward to August and I received a welcome letter from a company called Monitronics Security. Apparently Guardian had sold my account or merged with/got bought by this new company, which now had my account. I called Guardian immediately and was told they didn't have my account and couldn't help me. I then called Monitronics Security and was told my account still had 54 months remaining on it, so they decided to renew me automatically for 5 years!
Why in the world would I agree to stay on for 5 additional years? I wouldn't. I informed them that that was not accurate and that my contract with Guardian ended in February of 2016. So now in order to get out of the contract I have to pay Monitronics for 54 months advance service (almost $3000). This is laughable and a fraudulent practice. They asked me to review my contract terms and I did not have a copy available. They said they would send a copy which, after waiting patiently for a month, I never received it.
I called again today to ask again to cancel and correct their mistake. I found my initial Guardian welcome letter and certificate of installation showing I started my service in Feb of 2011, but they asked again if I had a copy of my contract. I told them it never arrived and he said they sent it last month. I asked them to resend and that I'm getting a little frustrated because I didn't think they were being honest with me. He said to give it another 48 hours and if nothing has shown up in email, to call him back to discuss again. I am deeply disappointed and extremely unsatisfied.
Updated review: Sept. 23, 2016
Our issue was finally resolved but not without additional inconvenience. The second technician was excellent and the second/third (whatever # it was) customer service person demonstrated what one expects when calling for "service." But getting to these people that took appropriate action was an arduous task.
Original Review: Sept. 13, 2016
We have been customers of Guardian for about 15 months with no issues. When the batteries died over the weekend on the door mount, we replaced them, but it still did not work. My wife called on Monday to ask for help... Incredibly difficult to get any information out of the customer service reps. They're indifferent to customer needs and make scheduling an appointment an arduous task - AND we actually found out today that all we had to do was push and hold a button to reset the device (couldn't customer service have provided that little bit of information on the first call??!) So we schedule service and are given the "four hour window" and are told we would be called in the morning to confirm an approximate time of arrival.
Morning comes and is almost gone; we call to inquire. "Don't know." says the rep. Can you check and see if someone has been assigned, etc., etc. as we are trying to plan the rest of the day. The rep finally tells my wife 11 AM and that she will receive a call when they are on their way. 10:30 - 30 minutes early, a technician shows up without a courtesy call.
The Technician takes a look, pushes and holds a reset button as he tells my wife, "This is all you had to do..." Come to find out, the lock tries to secure, but won't. Makes the same sound it always has, but won't lock now. Ends up showing as "jammed" on the control panel. The Technician says he's going to truck to call supervisor. Comes back, says, "You've got to get your door jamb fixed." My wife says it's always worked just fine, and he says, "I've said all I have to say," and walks off. My wife calls customer service. They "can't do anything..." and "you'll have to pay $$$ if you want to cancel..." No one in the entire process apologized for our inconvenience or demonstrated any degree of concern for us as a customer. This was the classic "feel like a number" experience. We'll be counting the days until the end of our contract.
Jeff,
I'm sorry for this frustrating experience with our dealer Skyline. I escalated your concerns and have been informed that a technician was able to figure out the issue with your door and get it resolved. If you run into any questions or concerns, please contact us.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2016
The people that we bought the house from had Guardian, and so we just kept the service package they already had. I discussed with their sales guy about adding another motion detector in our basement. He told me that it would be free of charge if I signed the 3-year agreement. Then when I scheduled a date, I thought they would come out to talk further about the system. However, it turned out the be the installation date. When the installation guy got here, he had no record of that negotiation over the phone. So I did not get my motion detector. They were not very informative. I did call them let them know, but I ended up not minding it because it was gonna be a pain in the neck to deal with it.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2016
Guardian Protection Services came as a bundle with my homeowner's package along with the mortgage and house insurance. The package includes the home security and they also did my internal data ports, the TV hook-ups, and their 5.1 sound system. I got it for security and convenience. I was able to speak to them as part of my design session and we had two sessions where we discussed the options that I would be taking. We just finished the installations and everything went well. I have peace of mind now that the system is installed.
Pankaj,
Thanks for sharing your review. Congratulations on your new home! We are glad to hear you're experiencing the peace of mind Guardian can provide. Your feedback is very important to us. Please reach out if you ever run into any questions.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2016
I bought the service provided and so far I have been happy with it but the salesman that sold this to me made promises he did not keep and there were 2 other people interested in this service but I did not give them the salesman name that was here. I told them to go to the website. I am not sure if they did or not but not happy with promises that are not kept just to sell a system.
Hi Anita,
I escalated your concerns when this review came in and have facilitated contact between Guardian and your dealer. It looks like this misunderstanding was resolved. If you need anything else, please let me know.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2016
I've had Guardian Protection Services for about a year and a half now, and everything has been good. I have the motion camera so that if someone breaks in, I have evidence. The person from the installation team was clean, very polite, helpful.
Thank you for your review, Jeffrey. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the peace of mind integrated home security can provide. Please let us know if you run into any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2016
Somebody came to my door and told me about Guardian Protection Services. I already had an alarm with a landline, but I was interested in going wireless. It got my attention. The salesman was very polite and their installer was nice and knowledgeable. I got a camera and a fire alarm and I'm able to view my home and set the alarm off and on from far away. Then I was outside the United States two weeks ago and I was able to arm and disarm my alarm from overseas. I'm working a lot, so it's something that I can view and see when my children are at home or when they come back from school. I didn't have that before. However, I'm paying $93 for three months on my old alarm, but now I'm paying $53 monthly for the new one.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2016
The Guardian Protection Services sales rep was very friendly because my dad who answered the door doesn’t really talk to people if they don’t come off friendly. He explained the kind of service they offered and how we could benefit from it. We got their basic sensor alarm because of prior experience with home break-ins. We also asked about the video but it wasn't out yet. The guy who installed it did explain the system once he was done setting it up but he wasn't friendly. He didn’t want to answer questions while he was setting it up. Nevertheless, the whole thing’s been pretty good so far. Though we haven’t tried it out completely, we’re satisfied with it.
Thank you for your feedback, Tatiana. Customer satisfaction is very important to us and we will use your comments to continually approve our services. We are proud to help protect what matters most to you and your family!
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Updated review: Sept. 12, 2016
Several hours after this posting I was contacted by Guardian. They agreed to renew on a month to month basis as opposed to the 5 yrs which I knew nothing about.
Original Review: Sept. 9, 2016
Initially had Guardian Protection Services installed when my home was built. Signed up for what I thought was a three year contract. Contract ended in January, I called today to cancel services, was shocked to learn that my contract had been auto renewed because I did not cancel before the period was up. And not just for 3 years but for 5! Why in the world would I agree to stay on for 5 additional years? I wouldn't. But they buried this language in a contract that I haven't looked at in three years. So now in order to get out of the contract I have to pay Guardian over $2400. This is laughable and a fraudulent practice. I am deeply disappointed and very unsatisfied.
Hello,
I am sorry for your negative experience. I have been informed that you have discussed this issue with Guardian's Customer Loyalty team and they were able to resolve your concerns. Customer satisfaction is one of our top priorities and I'm glad we were able to reach a resolution.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2016
The previous owner of our house had Guardian and they were happy with the service so they recommended them to us. We have the carbon monoxide alarm downstairs then the alarm goes straight to the police when it goes off. The system was already there and it was part of it so we thought we might as well use it. Their sales rep was very courteous, very nice and helped us immediately. The person that came out to check the alarm and show me how things work was awesome and very efficient. It's been great and I'm very happy with the service.
Thank you for your feedback, Sibel. We love hearing about great Guardian experiences! Be sure to reach out if you run into any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Updated review: Sept. 13, 2016
Thank you for your swift and quick response. Your technician and management teams reached above and beyond to address our concerns. Please take a moment and commend your teams for restoring our trust in your company. Guardian will always be our first choice with providing our security needs for our home and business. Your company will always be Paramount in the security industry.
Original Review: Sept. 8, 2016
This is a new Ryan community. The house was pre-wired for an alarm system By Guardian Protection Services. Periodically we lose power due to the building of new homes. On Wed September 7th 2016, I lost power for a few hours. After the power was restored the system registered a low battery. Upon checking the battery, I noticed the control board was screwed to the box with cardboard wedged between the motherboard to keep it from shorting directly to the can. Also the battery has one screw at the top and one screw at the bottom of the battery to hold it in. Where is the battery tray that should be installed with the Honeywell Can? Why is the motherboard not mounted safely with control board mounts? Knowing that electricity travels the least path of resistance, this would cause a fire under certain circumstances due to the control not being properly grounded. There is no backing plate installed.
I contacted customer service and the gentleman stated that this is the way the company normally installs the systems. I find this to be unbelievable and if true, this would be a purposeful disregard for life safety and for the safety of our home. I made a request for a supervisor or for Mr. Mike ** to return my call so that we may discuss this issue and come up with a resolution. The customer service representative advised that he would not be having either person call and would only entertain sending a technician to take a look at the problem. I advised the representative that I would like for a Supervisor to contact me or to come out with the technician to evaluate. Customer service refused to help. At the present my system is disconnected from the power due to it being unsafe. I would like to be contacted by a supervisor so this can be resolved.
Hi H.S.
I am sorry to hear that you had a frustrating situation. I've been informed that Guardian was able to get a technician out to your home and he was able to address some of your concerns. I see he will be returning to make sure everything is correct with your system. If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2016
I got two of the keypads from Guardian Protection Services. I like the digital part, where the system's not on a phone line anymore. That's what really made up my mind to get this service. The guys explained the security system to me before they left, but I'm a hard learner. However, I'm trying to learn it. I tried to get out or come in. I got the system going and finally figured it out. So far, I'm doing real well and I like the system real well. The sales representative was very nice, knew what he was talking about, and was very good to explain everything, and that's another reason why I liked Guardian and got their service. The installer was nice, too, and he explained everything after he got the system installed. I was real satisfied with both of them.
Thanks for sharing your Guardian experience, Elmer. I'm glad you have found the system convenient and manageable to use. If you ever have any questions, feel free to call 855.268.5900 or email social@gpsx.net.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2016
I have 2 business locations that have Guardian services, both accounts have door lock options (most important reason why I signed with Guardian), and both having trouble after 2 months service starts. Signal and functions are always problem, so when contact the customer service, they said I have to pay for the new lock and tech to come out to fix. What a scam. They provide the poor quality lock for my businesses, and saying it's was due to the harsh condition where the door lock was installed, they know it's for business when I sign up for the service, now they are saying I must pay the door lock. As business, if you can't provide the service, then you are breaching the contract, charging me service that I didn't receive, and when I say I am going to cancel and switch to other company that willing to take care my problem, they said I have to pay for the remaining of the contract in full for both accounts. This is scam, stay away.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2016
We had a security system at our old house and we thought having pre-wired speakers would be nice so we got Guardian's alarm system for the house and then speakers and sound system in the basement. The sales reps were very helpful and nice. The installers set up the system quickly and explained how to use it.
Sandi,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your Guardian story. Customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2016
My system from Guardian includes the glass break, the two-way touch screen monitor, and two doors, and an app on my phone as far as being able to disarm and arm. The installer was also very nice, honest, helpful and informative. I'm happy with the system other than the fact that they said I was gonna be able to get a camera and then when they got here, I had told them upfront that I have satellite internet and the salesman said that’s fine. It can work but they said it'd be a sporadic camera. I was going to drop my monthly rates based on the fact that I didn’t have a camera, but I really wanted that camera. And now, I have to get one on my own and tie into my system rather than theirs.
Another issue was when I was also told what my charge was gonna be and I wrote a check. They told me $50 so I gave them $50 check. I didn’t expect it to all of a sudden be for $60 because now I have that check for 50 and I was charged $60. And they were willing to say that they were gonna send me a $30 check because I got charged overdraft, because this was based on money that I have set in my savings account for retirement. Today, I looked at my account and I have a $50 charge from them on there. I called them and it's California and they say that nobody’s there this time. And that was the activation fee, which there was not supposed to be any. So now I'm waiting for a callback on that for them to reverse that. As it seems now, they can go in there every day and draw a fee.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Terry. I escalated your concerns about billing to the dealer you worked with, Skyline and have been informed that everything was resolved. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2016
We bought a KB Home and Guardian is the security system that’s throughout the neighborhood. I am extremely satisfied with it as of right now. It has the window break and motion sensors for the safety of my family.
Thanks for the review Antone! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your review!
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2016
We have been a Guardian customer for 15 to 20 years and I can tell you we have had great service. I tell people all the time that I don't know any other company that has a customer service, installation, and sales people that are more friendly and helpful than Guardian. The sales person that consulted with us for our first system and add-ins over the years just worked with us to install a system in our new home. I seldom feel like I'm being "sold" anything and always receive professional recommendation about new devices and my homes needs. I'd never use another security monitoring and installation company. If you wants great outside sales person ask for Dewey, there is no one better! All the techs are great too, customer service is unmatched.
Tom,
Thank you for taking the time to share your Guardian story! We are very thankful for customer feedback, especially from loyal customers like you. As I hope you know, please reach out if you ever have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2016
I got security and fire alarms for protection and everything with Guardian Protection Services has been good. The installation guy was really good. He showed up on time and cleaned up after himself.
Thanks for leaving a review Shawnell! We are proud to help protect what matters most to you.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2016
I live alone, and I like to feel secured in my home. I got the complete service package from Guardian. I also got the medical alert. So far, I'm very satisfied with the service. The salesman was very friendly and courteous, and I felt comfortable. He also installed the system. He answered all of my questions and explained everything to me and also took all his hefty boxes with him. He shook my hand and thanked me. It was a very nice experience.
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2016
Guardian Protection Services duplicated the features that I previously had with Monitronics, plus I got a window shatter and update of the system. When I called David, the sales rep, he answered the phone right away. So far, the service is good.
Brenda,
Thanks for your feedback. I'm glad to hear about your experience. Let us know if you run into any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2016
I've been a customer for a couple of weeks now. The sales representative was very cool, talkative, and descriptive of the details of how to work the system. Everything went great. The installation team did good, however, they put a wrong outlet in the wrong place. They said they’ll come out and remove it and put the right one in the right location. Other than this, I’m loving Guardian.
Michael,
Thank you for sharing your Guardian experience with Consumer Affairs. I'll check in on the fix you're waiting for. I hope you continue to love your system and our services.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2016
I heard about Guardian through my builder, Ryan Homes. I got their security system. My interaction with their sales representative was okay but they were not clear on what they are selling and I'm not able to get more information from them. What they were talking about was different from what I was seeing. I would suggest that they have a clear idea about the products, how they work, and if those things are workable to the customer or not. That makes it easy for the customers to understand more. Their installation team is good too but they are still installing on my house. One time they came to install the security system, another time for some other stuff. Oral communication is good but they're taking more time than I expected.
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2016
This company has one goal, and it doesn't favor you as the client! Guardian will entice you to buy into their long-term contract in order to save you in monthly payments, etc. Guardian's long-term contracts only benefit Guardian. My family and I recently went through some major life changes, which include work, housing and financial changes. We used Guardian for 3 years prior to this happening. When we called Guardian, they said leave the equipment at the house we were moving out of and they will come hook us up at the new house. We had to "freeze" the account for several months until we found a home. We called Guardian to get hooked up again, and they want $400 to hook back up! I am basically paying for new equipment.
The customer service rep. said that we needed to remove all equipment from our old house and bring it to the new house. Well, that isn't what they said when we called originally. So, the customer service rep. says.... "normally our clients do leave the equipment, and then we make them sign a NEW LONG TERM CONTRACT, and we give them new equipment." Does this sound like a huge scam or what!!! So, I have 20 months left on my 60-month contract, and they want $1,000 for me to terminate my contract. So, I either pay $1,000 or $400 to get my alarm back. WOW! I hope everyone reads this so you are not their next victim! Or better yet, find a company that doesn't require a long-term contract just in case your life situations change!
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2016
I’m a widow and I’m all alone. Then one night, somebody came and beat on my bedroom window, which scared me. So when I've seen Guardian Protection's advertisements, I decided to call them and got their security system including a little camera, two smoke detectors, and the necklace. I’m very satisfied with the services, so far. I had to get used to it, though because sometimes I forget to turn it off when I open the door. I appreciated that their sales rep was very nice, answered all my questions and was very upfront with everything. The installer was also very pleasant. Before he left, he showed me everything on the panel and how to use it, and he gave me some information to read.
Eileen,
I'm so glad to hear that Guardian has been able to add some peace of mind to your life. Thank you for sharing your experience. Feel free to reach out to us if you run into any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2016
Not happy. They lock you into a 60 month (5-year) contract and then want charge you $1000 if you want to cancel early. And that $1000 is for a basic package not including any upgrades.
Sorry to hear that you feel that you had a negative experience. We take your concerns seriously because customer satisfaction is very important to Guardian. Because Guardian makes a significant upfront investment when new electronic security hardware is installed and activated in your property, the costs of such hardware are recouped by the provider over the initial contract period. This is the reason an early termination fee may apply if you wish to cancel prior to the end of the initial contract period. The contract also serves to protect both the consumer and the provider, by defining services to be provided, rates, terms and obligations of each party.
If you would like me to investigate your concerns, please reach out to me at social@gpsx.net.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2016
We wanted to update our previous security system so we got the alarm for somebody coming in and the fire alarm from Guardian Protection Services. The security system we had before didn't have the doorbell timer when somebody comes in which now is disconcerting, but besides that, the Guardian system has been fine so far. When we're down in the basement, if our backdoor is open, we don't hear somebody come in. So it's a good feature to have, though we have to get used to it. The salesman and the installer worked together and were very nice fellows.
Thank you for your comments, Jan. If you have any questions or need any assistance during this adjustment period, please let us know. We're here to help!
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2016
At nighttime, I feel safer with Guardian Protection Services because there's theft going on in this area and I have three kids. The sales reps were really nice, respectful and did a good job. I was satisfied with the company. Their people were great. I told them my neighbor would want to have one, so they went over and installed hers.
Thanks for sharing how Guardian has made you feel, Patricia and for recommending us to your neighbor! Let us know if you run into any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2016
Guardian Protection Services wired the alarm system in the house for the build. They set up an appointment to have a tech come out and speak to me about actually getting coverage for the house. Our package from Guardian included two video cameras, glass break sensors, and the standard monitoring of doors and windows. I've been happy with the system so far except for the cameras having a technical issue. They go off all the time just on overcast skies and drive me to nuts a little bit.
The sales representatives were great and extremely knowledgeable to the point where it's hard to follow pace. It's a lot of stuff to absorb at once. But they're always willing to help me if I reach out to them for any of my technical questions. I am pleased with them and I enjoyed one of the fellows particularly. Just good to get along with and he did a fine job and seemed conscientious about not tearing stuff up, unlike all the other contractors that had been in here. They did a good job.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2016
I have a burglar alarm from Guardian with additional features added onto it for the backdoor and garage door opener. The salesperson was very helpful and cooperative. And I've had two technicians out of the house who were both very diligent with their work as well.
Glenn,
Thank you for your review! I'm glad to hear about your experience and we look forward to continuing to help protect your phone.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2016
So far, the experience with Guardian has been good. We got the door alarms and the motion sensor from them as a precaution since I've got some valuable stuff and we're getting used to the new house. The installation tech really seemed to know his stuff and what he was doing. He wasn’t intrusive in any way, and explained what was going on. He was a good guy and did his job very well.
I'm glad to hear about your positive installation experience, Jeff. Customer satisfaction is our top priority and we are honored to to help protect your new home and valuables.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2016
I like our Guardian Protection Services fine. However, it went off last night. And I don't know if it was because of the storms or not. I got an email saying that it was disarmed from another location. I hope it doesn't happen again. If that had happened in the middle of the night, it would have scared the life out of me. My system includes the inside and outside cameras, also the medical, fire and police. I don't have the smoke detectors, though. I didn't realize they had those until the installer got here.
The installer was very friendly, helpful, and wanted to make sure that I understood what was going on. He even gave me his personal cell number if I had any problems. On the first day, he was late but he called and told me that he was having to come from Raleigh which is a good way from my home. The sales rep was really good, too, however, I was just disappointed that he didn't tell me about the smoke alarms. And I would have probably gotten those. But I would still recommend them.
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2016
I love Guardian. We've had a couple of people knock on the door before they got here to do it, like ADT, but I liked their customer service. Guardian is a little bit smaller company and I don't feel like a number with them. The sales rep's very helpful, patient, very knowledgeable and I found him very trustworthy and honest. The guy who installed it was also great. I have windows, home monitoring and wireless and he took time with me to explain what was going to happen, what to do and the little bells and whistles that came with the system that I have. When he left I felt pretty good about hitting wrong buttons or whatever. So I'm very happy.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Kimberly. We love hearing from our happy customers. You definitely aren't a number to us at Guardian! Always be sure to let us know if you run into any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2016
I've been with Guardian now for about 15 years and so far I'm very satisfied. I've kept them all these years because of convenience.
Thank you for being a loyal customer, Enid. We appreciate your feedback and are glad that you have been enjoying the peace of mind that integrated home security can provide.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2016
I first got a letter in the mail, and then the sales rep from Guardian Protection stopped by and discussed their service that day. He was very nice, but he asked me a lot of personal questions like the password to my bank account. He left a letter to send to cancel ADT, and then he said he'd be back in 20 minutes. I started thinking, and I didn't like what I saw. I didn't trust them when he didn't come back, and I was afraid he was going to clean me out because he knew everything, so I cancelled and I haven't been reimbursed yet. I haven't used the system at all, and I still have the device for the heart that I hang around my neck. They investigated. He said he wouldn't come back because it was raining, but it had nothing to do with the rain.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2016
Robert ** was the technician that installed the Security Force Inc home security. It is very good. All staff members have been helpful and answered all my questions. I really am glad I switched my Security to Guardian. Security Screen is easy to use and everything is working.
Thanks for sharing your review, Rebecca. Customer satisfaction is our top priority so your feedback is very important to us.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2016
The installation person was excellent and very thorough. His explanations of the system were very clear, and he obviously cared about his job. It was also obvious he wanted the best for the customer. I would recommend Guardian to anybody.
Samuel,
Thank you so much for sharing your Guardian story. We look forward to continuing to provide excellent service and help protect what matters most to you!
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2016
We got the smoke alarm and detector from Guardian Protection Services, and we're happy with it. The sales rep was very helpful and courteous. He also installed the devices at home, and it went very well.
Thank you for your review, Judy. Customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2016
We signed up for the five-year contract, $49.99 with no maintenance fees - people coming out if something went wrong, and a new keypad. My wife was there when they did the installation. The one thing we didn’t like is the contract number that he gave us was his phone number. He didn’t give us an actual contact number. The only way I got it was because I was called to go over some finalizing stuff because I was the point of contact for the contract. So there was a lot of different things that were small things but in the end were a lot bigger to us.
So we discontinued within the first 72 hours because the salesman led us astray. He had a good pitch, does his job well, except for the fact that my wife and I didn’t like the five-year contract. We were with Vivint prior to Guardian, and we called them back up to let them know what was going on. And Vivint said that they could do $29.99 a month with a two-year contract and then monthly after that with no contract, and new equipment. So the biggest difference between the two is that Vivint does have a $50 association fee for coming out and fixing any problems. Overall, Guardian's salesmanship techniques are good for getting somebody hooked but not honest and not trustworthy.
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2016
Having Guardian's protection package sounded good so we signed up for it. We've had it since 35 years ago, got all features included in the package and it's been good so we haven't disconnected it.
Edward,
Thanks for being a loyal customer for so many years. We are honored to help protect what matters to you.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2016
I had Guardian Protection Services at my other house over 20 years ago, so I decided to get a home security system from them again. The guy who came to teach me everything was terrific.
Erin,
Thanks for leaving us a review! We appreciate your feeback and we're excited to have you as a loyal customer again. Let us know if you run into any questions or concerns!
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2016
We had Monitronics and I didn’t like it, so we went with Guardian Protection Services. Everything seems fine and we got a new control box.
James,
Welcome to the Guardian family! We are honored to help protect what matters most to you.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2016
The security system I got from Guardian Protection Services works all right. I set it and then when I come back, I turn it off. Their sales rep was very good and personal and their installation team did the installation well.
Manfried,
Thanks for taking the time to share your review. Please let us know if you ever run into any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2016
Got the basic security package from Guardian. Their installer was very good. He checked all the setup and it went very well. It was a straightforward installation.
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2016
I'm a quadriplegic. The main reason I got Guardian Protection Services' security system is because it has the push button for police, fire and first aid so that somebody will come on the speaker and talk to me because I can't pick up the phone. I'm satisfied with the service. I have no complaints on the installation or any of the representatives. The installers were very professional.
Gary,
Thank you to share your Guardian experience. Customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will continue to work hard to fulfill your needs. Let us know if you run into any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2016
The representatives came to my house late when we had just finished dinner. They told my husband that they were updating our ADT machine. They left at 10pm and my kids were still awake. We ended up with a new home security which we did not want.
Jessica,
I'm sorry to hear about the negative experience you've had with one of our trusted dealers. Our firm takes great pride in delivering fine security products and services to our customers. Conducting business in the manner you described would contradict key principles of our company. Additionally, the companies in which we conduct business all meet rigorous standards of quality and operate under the same high standards which we place on ourselves. These attributes are continuously monitored and measured to ensure the customer experience exceeds expectations.
I will have a Guardian representative reach out with you to discuss further.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Updated review: Aug. 24, 2016
installed the sensors and on top of that offered a two months credit. Thank you, Guardian for stepping up.
Original Review: Aug. 18, 2016
This is the worst company I have ever dealt with. I am so frustrated and will end up canceling them. When the tech came out I wanted additional sensors put in and he said I would have to call Guardian to arrange that. I called and talked to Jonathan in Customer Service, and he said ok and I was emailed an addendum, and signed it that day and sent it back. One week later no call or email as to when the tech is coming out. I called, spoke to Jonathan again, and he said he would get Justin to take care of this. Almost another week goes by...still no tech, no call or email from Justin or Jonathan. If this is the response I get for simple customer service how can I have the confidence in this company to take care of my security needs? Time to find another security company. I am tired of dealing with this.
Debra,
I'm sorry about the frustrating delay in adding sensors. We are sorry for the delay in response on this issue. I see that you have been scheduled for an appointment to get your sensors installed as soon as possible and that a resolution has been offered to make up for the time spent waiting. We look forward to helping to protect your home and provide you any service you need.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2016
Please stay away from Guardian Protection Services. They are very expensive as compared to their competitors. I wanted to discontinue their service but that was too expensive as well. Before hanging up, I was offered a "complimentary" service where they would check my keypad which was a bit loose. I did not want it, but he insisted and I agreed as it was free. He replaced the keypad and has charged $150 for the service which I did not even want in the first place. I hate dirty, cheap games that these companies play. I would give negative stars if possible.
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2016
The company was happy to take our monthly checks on time for the last seven years. But when we had a problem, and set a date for service before vacation, and confirmed the appointment, twice, the service person was not only a no show. He waited until the end of the day (5:30 pm to call) to say he "didn't have a part." HE knew that fact at 9 am. Every person we spoke to who said they would call back did not. Everyone said the right things and did nothing.
Bottom line: Guardian left our home UN-guarded with a properly working system while we were on vacation. And told us if we had a problem and were fined we could go to the police station and our monitoring violation fee would be waived. They "passed the buck" saying, "it's our contractors." We don't have a contract with their contractors. It's with you, Guardian. I've paid to NOT have to go to the police and for a secure home. What would you do Guardian, if I didn't pay you on time?! Take responsibility for what you do, Guardian. You're in the trust and responsibility business. Or perhaps you're not?
Martin,
I'm sorry to hear about this frustrating situation. I have escalated your concerns and been informed that you finally received the service you needed and that you've been compensated for your inconvenience.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2016
We had just moved into the neighborhood. A lot of times, my husband and I are very busy and not at home, so a little protection's better than none at all. The rep was very good in what he did and explained everything to us. He also made sure that we had a working system before he left. We have everything from Guardian Protection except for something that goes with the fire alarm button. We enjoy it, and we haven't had problems with it.
Hi Grace,
Thank you so much for sharing your Guardian story with Consumer Affairs. We are honored to help protect you and your husband.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2016
I've had Guardian Protection Services for a while and it's great. The installation team was awesome and they cleaned up after themselves. I'd recommend them.
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2016
My experience with the gentleman that came to my home was great. There was one issue. He didn't have the buffer on his truck to activate my camera service and I still have not received a phone call for someone to set up Saturday scheduling because the buffer was not on the guy's truck. Please have someone contact for scheduling. Thank you.
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2016
I would not recommend this alarm company. I have had several issues with their alarm system where technicians had to be called out. Each time they charged $50 per visit. Then I looked at my billing statement and see that I am charged $1 for a paper statement. Easy fix, right? No, in order to enroll in a paperless statement you must enroll in their reoccurring debit option. Why should I be forced into an automatic payment system, if I have one through my bank. I tend to wonder if this is legal or if someone has already challenged their policy.
Jesse,
I'm sorry to hear that feel your experience has been negative. All fees are outlined in your agreement, including the paper statement fee. If you are in need of a copy of your agreement, please let us know and we can accommodate. Our agreement serves to define services, rates, terms, and obligations of each party and exists to protect the interests of both parties and reflects standard practices throughout the home security industry.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2016
For extra safety, I have the doorbell rings, the garage door and the three cameras from Guardian Protection Services. Craig was the sales guy and installer, and he's outstanding and very thorough.
Thanks for sharing your Guardian story, Greg. We are proud to help protect what matters most to you. Please feel free to reach out if you run into any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2016
Very professional, excellent customer service. So far good.
Thank you for sharing your review, Lucila. We are proud to help protect your home.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2016
I had a two gigabyte system and Guardian Protection Services advanced it to a four. I was told that the towers for 2GB were going down by the beginning of next year and that it would not be working so we had to go with the 4GB. I haven’t personally done the test. They gave me some program that I can do by myself but I don’t really see it in my phone because it only shows when somebody has set the alarm. I also have not tested how the motion sensors are really working. I have problems with the panel and they did some adjustments on it and everything seems to be working now according to what we needed.
However, the door sensors on the garage door kept going off during windy occasions. We hadn’t armed it, fortunately, during that time but it kept saying, “Door open.” I went out to the garage to know what was going on. I really couldn’t tell but I’m assuming it may be because of the air release vents we have in there, that maybe the wind was blowing and it was pushing the door a little bit which set it off. So I opened it and re-latched it and gave it a good push before I double locked it, deadbolt the door knob and it didn’t come back. If it does when it’s armed, that’s going to be a problem but it hasn’t happened again since.
Also, my son has an Apple phone which can only be used through the touch of the fingerprint to turn it on and shut it off. On the app that we had, it worked for one day for him, but the next day it disappeared so we don’t know what’s going on there either. We were also two hours ahead on the phone app when it would say that things were armed compared to what it really was but they got that all straightened out.
Our garage is a long way away from the home and it’s hard to monitor the garage a lot of times so we put a break glass in there in case people are trying to pry on the door or break the windows and the garage to get in. It wasn’t armed on “Stay” so they went through that program too and armed the break glass for Away or Stay, like we needed.
As far as the installation goes, the installation went well but I had some kind of a setback wherein the Stay has no countdown. It has a countdown on the screen but that screen is in our living room. The backdoor exit is a long ways away from there. So what happened was it had armed and it didn’t say anything. It just said at the very beginning, “Arming now.” They couldn’t do anything with the apps or voice, only on the Away. We’ve gotten used to it but I was always hoping that there would be some beeps but it doesn’t do that.
The other setback would be the app working on the phones. My two boys got their motorcycles in my garage because they live in apartments. I’m thinking I’m going to have to get a key fob but I can't afford that as I’m retired now. They haven’t really told me the price of the key fob yet so I could have one hidden in the garage so that they know where it is and they can shut it off and they don’t have to go on the programs on their phones. Sometimes it hasn’t worked on the phones.
Fortunately, when we had the alarm go off in the beginning they weren’t really monitoring or paying that much attention to it. They only texted one of us on the phone and no more accidents happened. It went off because my son was outside and had locked the door and left his keys in the house. He was trying to use his phone to unset it because of the alarm, and the whole app on his phone wouldn’t work. We had to change pass codes and reset the system after they worked on it. It seems to be working now except for that garage door. One night, my daughter came from outside when it said “Door Open”. And I said, “It says garage door open.” She was, “No, I didn’t go to garage or anything like that.” And that’s when it first happened and we noticed later on that thing did it a few times.
The other companies that are trying to sell things are not saying that the towers are going down for 2GB and the old system won’t be able to be used anymore. So far, I’m satisfied with Guardian but I’m hoping that everything is perfectly accurate with the towers that my old system wouldn’t have worked. Because I only had two months left on the contract and would have been done with them. Then if I would have told them no, they’d have probably said, they’d like to do it now and give me $24.95 every month which I would have saved some money. I’m up to $55.99 now, so it’s a little more money too for the system.
But I do have the garage protected which I didn’t have protected before. The key fobs that I’m wanting are important. My wife always had a key fob as she doesn’t like to go to the panel and is confused as to what to do. The key fob always worked excellent for her. All of a sudden one forgets the pass code and it gets scrambled. With the old system, it intimidates her so she gets nervous so the key fob is definitely going to work for her too. She can’t handle it right now but that's a big chunk out of my budget.
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2016
While we never had any issues with Guardian until we moved, it's become a nightmare. Since we had a great salesperson and installation initially I wanted to call right away when we moved to transfer our service. The salesperson on the phone was nice enough however when I received the contract via email for transferring it was over $1000 in equipment and installation fees. When we installed in our home previously it cost $250. Now sure, a bigger home will require a few more door and window sensors but certainly not $1000 more.
I asked that he cancel our service considering the price to move equipment was ridiculous. Now they're saying we're locked in for another 27 months with a service we're not using in a home we no longer own. Fine, a contract is a contract but there's no way out? No fee to pay to break it? Be extra careful before dealing with them. Great for first time buyers but they won't take care of you as a customer long term and will gouge you if you try to transfer services to a new home. Disappointing end to an initially good experience.
Updated review: Aug. 20, 2016
After waiting so long since I waited for Guardian to hear what I said. Guardian sent one of their techs to the house. They find out what Spectracom had done a bad job on the home alarm. I'm glad Guardian listen to me.
Original Review: Aug. 10, 2016
In New Jersey Guardian uses spectrumcon for dealer and buys back the contract. I have a chop alarm. Half my window don't chime. My rear door don't work. I should have a welcome for the burglar. Both companies know each other even paid day. My alarm is existing. Only the keypad and control panel is there. I had false alarm on fire. No communication 1 time with monitoring. Beware no satisfy 30 is not allow with them, only money.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2016
I do quite a bit of traveling and I’ve got two young kids and my wife at home. So we decided that we want to go ahead and put a security system. Our builder suggested Guardian. We got fire, police, ambulance, emergency contacts included in our service package. My point of contact, Eddie, has been really good. He never answers his phone but he’s always good about calling me back or sending me a text or an email. He’s just been very polite and courteous on the phone.
They also installed all our communication lines. The night before we were getting ready to see the house and do the walkthrough, I got an email from Eddie saying that we never put in our construction plans where we wanted our communication ports installed. It was last minute and something that should have been done months ago. We communicated back and forth a few times and thought we had it all figured out. The next day, the guy installing the cable, ethernet, phone, and the security system came. One of the lines wasn’t in the appropriate place and I made it pretty clear to Eddie that I wanted it above the fireplace.
The guy pulled me aside and said, “Well, I could put this line for your for $10 less than what Eddie would charge you.” And that was pretty suspicious. I called Eddie and explained the situation to him. Rather than have to pay that guy, Eddie went ahead and he put that port for me free of charge, which was good. I think that was the right thing to do. But now, that port is giving me trouble. I was a little aggravated because I scheduled an appointment for what I thought was this Monday for them to come out and fix this ethernet port for our TV. They didn’t come out and I called them, and it was the following Monday when they scheduled it. We’ll see what happens on Monday. But with Eddie, everything has been pretty good with him so far, and I haven’t had to use this service at all yet.
Thank you for taking the time to share your review of Guardian with Consumer Affairs, Chris. Your feedback is important to us and will help us to continually improve our products and services.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2016
Guardian has an excellent system. Our service package includes three door sensors, smoke detector, motion sensor, and two keypads and it was the simplest package that offered good coverage for the main access points into our house. We did the system pre-build and our sensors are hidden versus on the outside of the doors. It's very simple and easy to operate, and I like the fact that there's an app for it so if I run out of the house and do something, I can click a button, it's armed and I've got that peace of mind. In addition, the sales rep explained everything such as what exactly would be offered with each package and what this service would cost monthly.
Thank you for your review, Richard. We're glad to hear you are experiencing the peace of mind that home security can provide! Please reach out if you ever run into any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Richard Gerganous
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2016
Working with sales rep was fine, he did a good job. We went to the office and sat down then we went through everything. So far, the service is so good, and everything is in good shape. I'd recommend Guardian to others.
Eric,
Thank you for leaving a review for Guardian. Know that you can always reach out with questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2016
John, the sales representative, was very good and helpful. He was an all-around personable guy. The installer was awesome, he was very knowledgeable. He helped us get the app on our phones and walked us all through everything. Their services have been excellent.
Thanks for your review, Linda! We love to hear stories of customers' sales and installation experiences.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2016
The nice installer from Guardian came to our business and he worked with us very well, so we didn't have any problems. The system was for business, not personal. We’ve only had it in for a few days but we're satisfied with their services. We like its features and everything else.
Richard,
I'm glad to hear that you've had a good Guardian experience with your business. Thank you for sharing your experience with Consumer Affairs. Let us know if you run into questions.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2016
My daughter and son-in-law highly recommended Guardian Protection Services. This is my third security system but this is the only one that seems to do exactly what I had expected the other ones to do but didn’t. So far, I love it and I want it to stay that way. Their sales rep was very polite. He did everything he could to teach me all that I had to know about my alarm system, understood exactly what I wanted out of it and saw that that’s what I have. He even installed the whole thing. He was also very neat. If I had given him a mop and a broom, I’m sure he would have cleaned up. I would recommend him to anybody that has to have or wants a system.
Barbra,
Thanks for sharing your Guardian story! We love hearing great stories of people's Guardian experiences. If you run into any questions or concerns, please reach out!
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2016
When we were thinking about doing an upgrade to our system, a guy from Guardian knocked on the door at the right time. He was very friendly and was an all-around good guy. All the interactions were good, he answered all of our questions, and we got along and joked a lot. The installer was great too and he had all the answers to my husband's questions. It worked out smoothly and their service has been excellent.
Hi Denise,
Thanks for sharing your Guardian story. Glad you've started enjoying the peace-of-mind Guardian can provide. Let us know if you run into any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2016
I wish I had never let the guy from Guardian Protection Services in the door. I thought he was from ADT because he said he was here to update my alarm system. I did not know that he was not from ADT until he had the paperwork all done. It really aggravated me afterwards the more I thought about it. He talked me into ordering the heart monitor to wear around my neck. I wish I had never done that. I wish I'd get them to take it back. I'm 82 years old and it's a good idea for me to have one but it’s a pain in the rear. I live alone and if I pass on and die, I'll die. I won't wear it because I don't like anything around my neck and when I sit at my computer, it hits the computer keyboard. Instead I'll put the monitor in the drawer and leave it there. My payment also increased from $38.99 to $50.99. I just don't like the system. I wish I had never signed up for them.
Hello Darwin,
Your feedback is very important to us. I escalated your concerns and had a representative reach out to you. If you have any concerns or questions for us or the dealer you worked with, Skyline, please reach out to social@gpsx.net or call 855-779-2001. I'm sorry to hear that you felt your experience was negative and we would like to try to help you in any way we can.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2016
I have the home security from Guardian Protection Services and I’m totally satisfied so far with their services. Their sales reps were polite and explained everything and answered questions. The installer was only one person and he explained the system to me.
Judith,
Thank you for sharing your Guardian story. I'm very glad to hear about your positive experience.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 31, 2016
Our experience with Guardian has been nice. I had a plan with another company, but with just a $5 difference on what I was already paying, Guardian offered the camera and medical alert. Those two were added and so far, I'm very satisfied. Their sales rep and installer were very nice. The rep came back the next day to help me switch to Guardian, which was a mess due to the people from the other company, but he got it done. The gentleman was efficient and fast and they all did a great job.
Alexandria,
Thank you for sharing your Guardian story. We are honored to help protect what matters most to you.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 30, 2016
My husband's got Parkinson's. I then got him the medical alert system from Guardian, so that when he falls, he could get help. I also got the glass breakage and then the heat sensor. So far the service is great and I am so satisfied. It’s a little expensive though. I also loved the sales rep we dealt with as he’s fantastic and was all into the service. He really took me through so I understood everything and he was great with my dogs. Anybody that’s good with my dogs, that’s okay in my book. The installer was great, too. He was really sweet and went over stuff again to make sure that I understood everything.
Terry,
Thank you for sharing your Guardian experience. I'm glad to hear that you are satisfied with your experience.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 29, 2016
Salesperson and Tech are very knowledgeable. Good job.
Thanks for leaving this review, John! Let us know if you ever have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 29, 2016
I used to be with ADT. Then a guy named Drayson came to my door and told me all about the features of Guardian. He took his time with me and made sure to let me know that it was part of GE, Guardian and Skyline. He explained the different packages and then we chose what would suit my needs. Then the gentleman called Tanner came and installed it. He's very kind, helpful and explained everything that he was doing step by step. He also wrote down quick instructions for me and went over the book and the panel with me. He set it up for every window so that it says what's open. He also added security for another door for me, which I had to pay $50 for. Then he cleaned up anything that he was working on and got rid of all the trash. I also have the fire protection added where he installed a fire detector that's hooked into the system and that's something I didn't have with ADT. And this system is wireless, whereas with ADT, it was wired.
Afterwards, I got a couple of phone calls from Skyline and the salesperson who made sure that I filled out a paper to notify ADT that I was canceling. Then he mailed that for me and reminded me to make a phone call to them to make sure that I wasn't being double billed. So I did that and when I called back, the lady explained to me, gave me a fax number where I should send the bills for when ADT could be cancelled and when I started with Guardian so that I would make sure I didn't have to pay two bills. Also, the salesperson gave me a new key fob, because when I checked the old one, it wasn't as good as the new one. So far, I like the system because it's pretty simple. Overall, I had a great experience with Guardian and I've also recommended it to friends.
Hi Betsy,
Thank you for sharing your experience with Guardian and our trusted dealer Skyline. I'm glad to hear you're reaping the benefits of your new technology. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 28, 2016
When I bought my house in 2013, I did installed Guardian as our home protection provider and now I am regretting. We got 3 false alarm because of motion sensor. The technician who came here two times are inexperienced and he couldn't find out the issue. Escalated to customer service and they offered to send another technician. But why are they sending inexperienced person for the first time when we raise the issue? In addition, I asked what's the next step if the technician couldn't figure out the issue. They I can just bypass all the motion detectors... Is that the solution I should get from the customer service? I am seriously thinking of switching this to another one.
Reviewed July 28, 2016
The Guardian installer was on point and installed our system pretty good. He was real nice and polite. However, I got a problem with the billing because the first people that sold the job came back to my door, took a picture of my debit card and said that they didn't receive a payment. It came off my bank card so I don't know why they didn't receive the payment. They said they will straighten it out and get back to the office people. They would send me a text either saying that they'd figured it out.
But, I stood there and let them hear my bank statement where it came out on the bill. My bill ain't due until the 27th, so I don't understand what's going on with the billing. Nonetheless, the service has been fantastic so far. The very next day another person came by trying to have me drop Guardian to get a better service. However, the only difference was the cameras on the house and that's no big deal. I don't really need the cameras. I went ahead and stuck with Guardian.
Gary,
I'm glad to hear that your installation went smoothly and that you are satisfied with your system. I will reach out to our trusted partners Skyline that you worked with and check in to your billing concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 27, 2016
Fast and easy service from the day the services was ordered to when it was setup. Instructions were easy to understand and had no problems using the system.
Thank you for your review, Allen! Glad to hear you are appreciating the convenience and peace of mind Guardian can provide! Let us know if you run into any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 27, 2016
My daughter and son-in-law wanted Guardian Protection Services for me and his mother. I got the doors, windows, motion and fire features included in my package. The installer was very polite and nice. However, he had a lot of trouble with his computer getting it all lined up and it took him a long time but other than that, the installation was fine. I've only had it for a day and a half and used it a couple of times so I'm still a little confused but I'll get it.
Judy,
Welcome to the Guardian family and thank you for sharing your feedback. Customer satisfaction is our top priority and we'll use our comments to be constantly improving. Let us know if you need any additional assistance and I'll have someone reach out to you!
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 26, 2016
I have Guardian Protection Services for about a month now and I’m satisfied so far. The sales rep would call in every month and would check the system. The only thing was that I was under the impression I was not connected to the system. I noticed the other night when the lights went out the whole system goes out. The installation guy was a nice young man. He went around to the back and connected me to the ground system, to the lights and everything. Now we're attached to the lights. So when the lights go out my system is down.
Hi Henry,
I'm glad to hear that you are satisfied with your system from Guardian. I've escalated your concerns about the lights- system connection and someone will be reaching out to discuss this further. Thank you for leaving a review.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 25, 2016
I had a great experience and I'm very satisfied with Guardian Protection Service. The rep who came was great. He explained everything to me and answered all my questions. The installer was wonderful too. I've had the systems for many years, so I had a lot of questions and he was phenomenal.
Thanks for sharing, Mark. Customer satisfaction is very important to us so we appreciate your feedback.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 24, 2016
I was contacted by Guardian Protection Services that I won the installment and everything for the service. The installer was nice and courteous, and told me everything that was going on with the installation.
I'm glad to hear about your positive experience with Guardian, Terry. Let us know if you run into any questions.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 23, 2016
I've known Guardian for a long time but we always had ADT and the only reason we went with them is because ADT wouldn't give me a good rate whenever we moved. My package includes security, fire and medical and I have access online through my phone. It's on my windows and all my doors and the installers didn't have to install because the house that I moved to already had the system in here. However, they did replace a couple of them and did a fine job. It was easy to request the reps to call me but it was very difficult when I try to call them and get a response. So it took a little while for me to be able to get in contact with them but they are willing to help out and I'm completely satisfied so far. I also have a couple of windows that aren't working properly and they were very prompt at saying they will come out and repair them so they're coming tomorrow, Friday, to repair them.
Thank you for your feedback, Pam. We will use it to continue to improve our services. I hope you continue to enjoy the peace of mind that your Guardian system can provide.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 22, 2016
I like Guardian so far. I got the 24-hour security service and they're pretty good. The installation team showed us everything we needed but every time you open a door, this thing will tell you your door is open and I don't like that at all.
Thanks for your review, Joe. I'll have someone reach out to you to discuss how to adjust your settings for your needs.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 21, 2016
Company has the worse billing I have ever seen. I originally got a bill for $250 for the two months. I was behind and one day later I call to take care the amount and I was told by customer service that they couldn't give me any details because they had sent me to collection. After I call collection the amount they was telling me that I had to pay was $394 to reinstall the service or a $2460 if I choose to cancel the service. This is the first time I seen a company try to charge for the whole contract if you want to cancel the service, which is insane.
Reviewed July 21, 2016
I got the security and fire alarm from Guardian and they're good.
Thanks for sharing, Jan! I appreciate your taking the time to share your Guardian story.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 21, 2016
We got professional monitoring and the emergency alert thing for my wife which she wears around her neck from Guardian Protection Services and I’m supposed to get the app on the phone to control the system but my phone won’t hold it because of the type of phone. I’m pretty discouraged about the last one. The only complaint I have was about the app. They’re saying that I should be able to get it with my android phone. I did a little research on the computer and there were multiple complaints about the same complaint I had. It works well with the i6 phone but there were multiple complaints trying to get it to work properly with the android. They brought me over two button things that I could use when I’m near the house. I could hit the button and disarm it or I can disarm and arm it while I’m in the house with just the remote.
Also, every time somebody opens the door, I get alerted and it irritates my wife. So I have to find out how to disarm that especially when we are home. It’s a great idea myself but it just irritates her and I don’t know why she’s upset. If I’m not home and somebody comes through that door, and she forgets to lock the doors, she’s alerted.
During the setup, the installation team showed me how to use the alarm. I was satisfied with the two-man team that came and went over everything with me to get me to purchase the system. It was helpful when I called them. They made things easy to get it going. Customer service contacted me a couple of times. One time was when the alarm went off and I was in the house. I was carrying the remote in my pocket and must have hit something.
Reviewed July 20, 2016
The sales rep and the guy that installed the device were courteous. I'm very satisfied with the services so far.
Thanks for sharing your story, Shantell. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns at a later date.
Sincerley,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 20, 2016
I got two cameras (one inside, one outside) and also the smart automation with the garage door and thermostat and so far I'm not satisfied with them. It's really something that’s a one-off situation. So I moved into my new home almost a month ago. I had Guardian scheduled to come out and install their system. The first technician got here and honestly I'm an extremely understanding, patient person so there's not too much that really gets me riled up, but there was one technician that came completely understood and he said he has family emergency. Someone in his family passed away and he was unable to complete the installation at that time. I told him not to worry, go ahead and leave, I'm sure we can get something worked out. So he left and then Guardian sent someone out later that day. So I had someone here literally from sun up to sun down from Guardian. I had to be tied to my house all day.
Another technician came a few hours later and he was able to make some progress. However, he was not able to get some of the smart home automation features programmed during his stay. It was 7:00 o’clock so I completely understand him leaving. I was on vacation that entire week, so I took off just for instances like that. I was told that a third technician could come out to complete the installation process. By the time Guardian called me back, which was a week later from the time the second technician left, the third technician comes out. I had to take off work because I was told and I now found out just talking to regional manager that there are only Monday through Friday appointments, however I've searched and there are indeed Saturday appointments. So I took off work for the third technician to come. He was here for three hours and was still unable to complete the smart home automation part of the system.
I have everything worked on my calendar right in front of me and the first technician came out the 27th. At that time, the system was not fully installed. So about a week ago, I receive a bill for $80 for the month. At that time, I called in the Guardian and I told them that it was not fair for me to be paying $80. Why is my bill already $80 for starters? I haven’t had a service, not even a full two weeks, which was part of the service of the package that I signed up for. I will be glad to send $80 if I was fully up and running and that was for my price. For starters, my full package is $60, so I don’t know where the $80 came from. And only part of my system is working, so I'm confused as to why I need to pay $80 when my service is $60 and 50% of my package is working.
I was given a runaround and I spent over an hour on customer service with Guardian two Saturdays ago. I was told that there was not a supervisor there on a Saturday and then I'll have to call back on a Monday. I finally did get a call from the regional manager who told me that they have gone back to their vendor Alarm.com that host the smart automation features and I just figured out that there may be an issue with my actual garage door opener. However, I was supposed to have someone call and follow up with me about a technician coming, I still have not heard from Guardian.
I still was being where I've been charged $80 on my credit card. I've been getting no bill adjustments regardless of spending an hour with the rep saying that that would indeed be credited back to me. It's been very hard to get and the follow up is every week if someone will follow up with me. That takes a week. I generally have to call back in and spend an hour on the phone with customer service before someone else will reach out and it's getting to the point where Guardian really doesn’t care because they know that I've got a two-year contract and I'm pretty much locked in with them, but little do they know I'm a lawyer by trade and they're in breach of contract.
And in fact if I wanted to take an additional route, I can go to small claims or the Better Business Bureau and say that they're in breach of contract and there have been no adjustments in price. There's been no sense of urgency and someone trying to get just this done to work. So I've tried to be very patient and to have this much played out, but honestly if I would have known that starting on day one that I would have had this problems with Guardian, I would have gone to one of their competitors easily and now I'm then tied to a contract.
Gina,
I'm sorry to hear about this experience. I have escalated your concerns and our representatives have been trying to get a hold of you to help resolve your concerns. You concerns are very important to us and I assure you our team is working to help find you a resolution.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 19, 2016
I'm very satisfied with Guardian. I got the service package with all the doors, motion sensors, a thermostat and a garage door. Everything was really professional and easy to use.
Hi Brandon,
Glad to hear about your experience. Thanks for sharing a review with us. Your feedback is very important to us.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 18, 2016
Although the salesperson was very professional and courteous, I was very uncomfortable giving my SSN and bank account information to complete an order. I believe this process should be handled differently. To have someone knock on my door and ask for this information is very unnerving.
Michael, we appreciate your feedback. I will pass it along to the proper department so it can be used as we are always improving our services. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please reach out to social@gpsx.net.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 18, 2016
Representative Taylor ** came to our home one evening and determined that the ADT system in our home (which was not being used) was outdated. lt was in the house when we bought it over two years ago. Taylor told us about GUARDIAN and we decided to have it installed. So far we are very pleased with the system.
Hi Roy,
Thank you for leaving a review. I'm glad to hear about your positive experience. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 18, 2016
Guardian Protection Services is no good. Our security system has been broken ever since I had it. I was supposed to get an alert, but it was on backorder so they didn't have it. Instead, I got their alarm system so that the police will come here if it will go off, but the police never come. A guy came here to put the alarm system in and he tried to show me how to use it, but it didn't work on the first day. It will automatically go out if anyone walks around the house. I called them to explain what had happened and that I no longer want this alarm. Then the rep said that I have to have that alarm because I signed a 60-month contract which she will be sending through mail. But I know she was lying because I never signed a contract. Overall, I'm not satisfied so I'm cutting that with ADT and I no longer want anything to do with Guardian.
Linda, I'm sorry to hear about your negative experience with one of Guardian's trusted dealers. I have escalated your concerns to the proper departments. I hope you will give us a chance to service your system so that you can experience the peace of mind our systems can provide. If you have additional concerns or questions, please reach out to social@gpsx.net.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 17, 2016
Guardian Protection Services was pre-existing on our home. Our service package includes security, monitoring, and the medical alert. Their sales rep helped me with everything needed and the installer who came was good. He knows stuff and did what he could do. He showed us how to use the product, cleaned up after and then he was out. I've only had the service for two weeks and our experience has been great. I'd go with them again.
Dan,
I am glad to hear about your great Guardian experience! We are proud to help protect what matters most to you.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 16, 2016
Be careful when signing up with this company. You never know where you will live. Things change! We recently moved out of the state and Guardian is holding me to my agreement even though we do not live in that house anymore. I advised I would transfer my service for the remainder of the agreement and was told I will have to sign a new 3-year agreement to finish it out at another location. I will NEVER use Guardian again. I also do not believe I signed a 3-year agreement. We were told it was 2 years when the salesperson came out.
Tara,
I'm sorry to hear you are frustrated with your experience. Moving is covered in our Family of Guarantees under the Home Relocation Guarantee. The terms and conditions of this guarantee specify that to allow a free installation of a base system, you must sign a new monitoring agreement at your new home. This guarantee allows us to recoup investments in your previous system while making it possible to acquire a new system when you move.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 16, 2016
I had a security system at home, but someone from Guardian Protection Services who was going door-to-door stopped by and told me that my system had not been updated and the signal wasn't going out. So I talked to him for a while and decided to change and got the medical alert. I also have the fire and police which are important because I have three dogs and I certainly wouldn't want them to get worn up. The rep explained the service levels and when the installation team came, they laid the old equipment on the corner of the counter so that I can see if I wanted it back. They also explained the operation of it and after they left, I felt very secure in the product and all I was supposed to expect. However, when I tried to leave one time, it said it could not be armed, but now it's saying okay. Other than that, I'm very satisfied with my experience with them and everyone was very nice, knowledgeable and polite.
Thank you for sharing your Guardian story, Donna. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. If you run into any additional concerns, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 15, 2016
The salesman, Brent, was very courteous and professional. He presented the product knowledgeably and answered my questions politely. I am happy with the system and am still learning the use of it. It isn't hard, just need to remember to arm and disarm before unlocking doors. I will recommend this system to anyone.
Thank you for sharing your review, Claudia. I am glad to hear that you are satisfied and would recommend your Guardian system. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 15, 2016
Sales person, Daniel **, did an excellent job. Nice presentation, friendly and knowledgeable. INSTALLER was not as good. Didn't clean up his mess on the garage floor. Had to call for service on the next day due to a system message indicating "no phone connection". Cause was a loose wire.
Hi Charles,
I am glad you had a good sales experience and that you were able to get your service issues resolved. Thank you for the feedback you offered on your installation; we will use it to be continually improving our processes.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 15, 2016
I was happy with Guardian Protection at first, but after I got to use the alarm system, I’m not really that happy anymore. I'm just tolerating it. The reason was the young man programmed one of the doors wrong. He programmed it saying that it was a basement even though it’s the garage door. The two other systems that I had before always said garage. I don’t have a basement in my home. Also, the volume of the machine is not loud enough for me to even hear it on the top level so the only way I would actually hear it say what room it is or what door is open is that I have to be downstairs. I can’t hear it from my bedroom, and I’m not happy with that. I’ve got to figure out how I can add some type of speaker on the alarm so that I can hear it. I’m just glad I didn’t take it to six years. I set it to three years and it's probably three years is too long. I’m very disgusted with Guardian.
Aminah,
I'm sorry to hear about your frustration. I've been informed that our Customer Care team has reached out to you and offered some solution. A service call would likely be the most helpful in this situation. I hope you will be able to schedule one at your convenience. If you need additional assistance, please reach out to social@gpsx.net.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 14, 2016
Seth was awesome! He worked very hard for many hours to get the fairly elaborate alarm system set up. He was determined to get the job done. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing your experience, Mason. I'm glad to hear that your installation went well. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 14, 2016
I had ADT before then a salesperson showed up at my door and came in the house. He started talking about Guardian Protection Services and said that it was digital, and before I even knew it, he had me sign all these papers. He was very friendly, however, I felt like he tricked me in a way, and I told him that. He also charged me $10 more. Then the installation team came and put it in. Since I already had ADT, I knew how to use the system. The only thing was that he didn’t give me any new remotes. He left the ones here from ADT.
So I talked to customer service about that and he said that the remotes I had from ADT was all right. I asked them if I'm gonna be charged if something happens to one of these ADT remotes, then he said "yes." I don’t like that because I’ve had these for over three years. I also wanted the alarm taken off from my computer. It’s filling it up. I got that on my computer every time I leave the house and it's still there every time I come back. They told me to type in my alarm and it would go to my notifications but I’m not real good at the computer.
Hello Eileen,
I'm sorry that you have dealt with these frustrating circumstances with one of our trusted dealer. I have escalated your concerns and been informed that both Guardian and a representative from the dealer have reached out to you to resolve your concerns with the technology you're waiting for and the computer problems. If you run into any other questions or concerns, please let us know.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 13, 2016
The service of Guardian Protection is A+. A friend of mine told me about them. Their rep is knowledgeable and showed me how to do everything and explained it pretty well. If somebody needs a security system, I recommend Guardian.
Thank you so much for the review and the recommendation, Jeff. If you ever run into any questions or concerns, please let us know.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 12, 2016
A Guardian rep came to our door and he was nice and talked us into it. We got a security service package and we could do it with the phone. The installation team was good and cleaned up after themselves. The service has been fine so far and it has been a very good experience.
Thank you for sharing your experience, Grace. We appreciate your feedback and we look forward to working hard to fulfill your security needs.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 11, 2016
The house we got from my wife’s uncle or aunt already has Guardian so I want to keep it there. We're happy with the security alarm and I am very satisfied with their service. My wife always talks to their team and I like that they are always courteous when they call. I already recommended them to somebody.
Brian,
Thank you for taking the time to share your story and recommend Guardian! Be sure to reach out if you run into any questions or concerns! Customer satisfaction is our top priority!
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 10, 2016
I was talking with a guy about opening an account with ADT where he worked at the time and he switched to Guardian so I went along with him. I have security, the front door camera and the smoke alarm. It's simple and so far I'm very satisfied. When the installation team came, I wasn't home but my granddaughter was and they explained how to use it to her quite well. Then she explained it to me when I got home. It's been great and I've recommended it to a couple more people.
Thanks for sharing your Guardian story Diane and thank you for the recommending us! Feel free to reach out to us if you run into any question or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 9, 2016
Guardian Protection Services has been very good so far. The sales rep did a good job and the installer finished when he said he would. I’m happy and very satisfied.
John,
I'm glad to hear that you've had a satisfactory experience. Your feedback is very important to us because customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for leaving a review.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 8, 2016
I’ve had Guardian for a year or so at my old place so I had them moved over here. It was good at the old place and it’s the same thing so I’m happy and I feel safe. The installer came up from West Virginia and my daughter and I were talking with him. He was a really nice guy.
Peggy,
I'm so glad to hear about your great Guardian experience. If you ever run into any questions or concerns, please let us know and we will be happy to try to help.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 7, 2016
I changed the surveillance system from land line to cell phone. I cannot afford paying the monthly fee anymore. I called to cancel the service and found that I had entered a 60-month contract. I knew that the monthly fee would go up with the new system, but I was never informed verbally of the 60-month contract, nor of the lack of a (sensible) termination fee. I am now trapped by Guardian Protection, who agreed to lower the contract by 20 months, without changing the monthly fee. Instead of having to pay for 56 more months, I now have to pay for 36 months.
It is my responsibility to read what I sign, yes, but it is your responsibility as an ethical provider to be very upfront about the ties that a contract creates especially when the contract is long to read and the representative is there, waiting so that she can leave for her next appointment. I would have never signed a 5-year contract because I will probably not even be in the country in five years. I read other comments online and, by far, I am not the only person who has found him or herself in this situation. It is very unfair, and it still leaves me with the enormous problem of how I am going to pay for this now that my labor situation has changed.
I am sorry to hear that you feel you had a negative experience with Guardian. We have offered several resolution solutions to help you in this difficult time. The contract also serves to protect both the consumer and the provider, by defining services to be provided, rates, terms and obligations of each party. Each customer has three days after signing the initial contract to consider it, ask any questions and cancel it with no obligation. After the three-day period, Guardian expends resources to fulfill its obligations and to provide all promised services.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 7, 2016
The package that we got from Guardian Protection includes the monitoring of wireless and the wired devices like motion sensors, windows, and doors. Comes with the cell but no cameras. So far it’s fine but I’ve only had it for about a month. Their sales rep was good and the installers were knowledgeable about the product. They replaced the panel and rewired everything into the new panel.
Reviewed July 6, 2016
Excellent service. The technician was very friendly and conscious about our requirements. Took the time to offer items my wife and I did not think of (smoke detectors which tied into the system). Took the time to ensure we understood how to use and program the unit as well.
David, thank you for taking the time to share your review. I'm glad to hear that your representative went above and beyond to make sure you felt comfortable with your system. Let us know if you run into any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 6, 2016
We got Guardian's 24-7 security system. The service was all good except for one thing. We were having a house built and we have a motion sensor right by the front door. Our sales rep said it would not pick up anything under 85 pounds. We told her we had a dog but it sets it off every time with the dog so the motion sensor is useless to us because we can’t leave it on when our dog is around. We would have picked a different package without that if we had known. We’ve just moved into the house about a week or two and so far so good except for that motion detector. Overall, they were professional, courteous and their installation team was awesome. They showed us exactly how the system works.
Hi Richard,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It looks like you are in the process of scheduling some service to adjust your motion detector to resolve your concerns. If you still have any questions or concerns, please reach out to social@gpsx.net.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 5, 2016
We got the security system from Guardian Protection Services. We also have the life alert that came with the system and it has fire, ambulance and police buttons. My husband is ill so the alert button is the most important thing when he's here by himself. I called it the "I fall and can't get up button". Their staff was very pleasant, nice, knowledgeable on all that he was doing. He took some time in finding a non-hot switch that he could use because all our first switches in each room are plug-ins or hot switches. He had to jerry-rig around and go towards the other side of the room to get to the non-hot switch, but found one and got us hooked up. Then we had a problem with the phone but he found the problem and fixed it, and there's been no problem with the phone service since then. However, he was supposed to email to us something but we haven't received it yet and it's been over a week since he put the system in. Overall, they're helpful.
Thank you for sharing your Guardian story Roberta! If you are still waiting for an email, please reach out to us via phone or email (social@gpsx.net) and we will make sure you are taken care of. Customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 4, 2016
I went to buy a house. It was built brand new and they offered Guardian Protection Services. I got the surround system, full home security, flat panel installation behind the wall so that way we can plug our HDMI directly into the wall from the TV, and security system. The system looks basic but yet advanced. It’s easy to interact with but has all the features that I need. So far, the service itself is awesome. Their reps are easy to contact, too. However, the installation was a little bit not that easy and there was a few miscommunication during the process. They put it in the wrong location and they never came back to fix it. But the guy who came to do the final install made up for all of that because he was knowledgeable. He showed me everything and took his time. Overall, I'm satisfied.
Reviewed July 3, 2016
Could have been more concise about the system and its operation. Needed more about system in general.
Hello William,
I am sorry to hear that you didn't receive all the information you need. I've escalated your concerns and a representative will reach out to you to answer any questions you might have. Thank you for sharing your feedback, we will use it to be constantly improving our services.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 3, 2016
We live in a mobile home and the package that we bought from Guardian Protection included the one that if anybody tries to break in, it's gonna send it off to the sheriff's department right then. We have the one for the front door and also the window. I love the service guy of Guardian. He was fantastic. He had a lot of problems trying to get them to do something through his tablet. He was new but not new as far as handling technical stuff. He’s very good and he’s the one that told us about getting that $5 a month extra for the warranty on the products in case we have to have a serviceman come out. He took over this other guy’s route or his area and he lives out of Spring so I told them to have him call me so I could tell him where’s the quickest way to get here. He also explained the emergency alert code.
However, they made one mistake. Guardian called me on a Thursday. I told them that they're in a hurry to send a technician out and that they can't bill our account because we don't get social security checks until 1st and 3rd. The rep said it's fine, all we had to do was give them the routing numbers. It was installed on the 27th and they billed it two days later even though it’s stipulated on the account, not until the 4th. Cost us a $30 overdraft but they've been pretty good especially when I contacted them about it. They sent me a request that they submitted. They are supposed to be taking care of it. I’m going to look in the account to see if it’s been solved because we have an account that has never been overdraft.
Dear Patricia,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I'm glad that you had a positive experience with your service. I'm looking into your billing concerns to make sure that this is resolved for you. We look forward to helping protect your home.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed July 2, 2016
John who came in and set up our service and explained it was very helpful. He took his time. I appreciate it.
Thank you for leaving a review, Deanna! We appreciate your feedback and hope you are enjoying your new services.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 30, 2016
No response for issues. There is not enough space to put the comments. I have several issues that I cannot even get Guardian to respond to me with. If anyone that can read this can actually get the Charlotte branch to help, please contact me. Love to send you the email.
Hi David,
I am sorry to hear about your frustrating situation. I escalated your concerns to the Charlotte branch and they have informed me that they've figured out a resolution for your concerns. If you run into any more issues, feel free to reach out to social@gpsx.net.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 28, 2016
I moved to a new home two weeks ago and after being with Guardian for three years, they are making me wait one month or longer to transfer service to my new address. Their rude customer service associates constantly disconnect calls, give us countless excuses and their managers promise us calls back with a "sooner installation appointment" that we never get. The staff over their call centers in Pennsylvania (their headquarters) and in Phoenix, Arizona could use some training in effective customer service skills as they all stink! In fact, the only good thing this company is good at is at reminding us we are stuck in a contract with them and to fire them will cost us over $700 with "buyout discount." Meanwhile, my family and I have been left in a new, isolated construction site without the alarm system and the peace of mind we need! If safety is a priority for you and your family do NOT sign any contract with this phony, so-called "security company"!!!
Reviewed June 27, 2016
Guardian Home Protection Services is the worst home protection company out there! Their sales man, Lloyd, came into my new home and took advantage of the fact that I was extremely busy and friendly to him. He lied straight to my face, telling me I was NOT LOCKED into any contract at all. Well, it's been three months and because their technology frequently fails and is more of a headache than a help, I went to cancel only to find that I am locked in for FIVE YEARS!! That man stood in my new home and said, "Nope, no locked in! Nothing!" And I believed him unfortunately. I have never witnessed such sneaky business practices. After reading multiple reviews, it appears that I am not the only one to be swindled by Guardian Home Protection Services.
After threatening legal action, they offered me a $750 cancellation (instead of a $3000 one that they had previously offered). Are you kidding me? $750 for three months of service that didn't even work quite often? That's simply not right. I am an MBA and I've researched countless businesses who pulled off sneaky business practices but this is one of the worst I've seen. I'm now looking at their financials and am convinced their actual business model is to profit from these cancellation fees (and through corrupt back-end arrangements with builders).
They tried telling me that the cancellation was for the equipment they installed. NO! My builder installed that and countless neighbors never actually activated their Guardian services (probably because they looked at the reviews unlike me and realized that this is a bad company). Do not do business with them! Avoid at all costs. Guardian Protection Services is a terrible, unsafe, dishonest company. It is a scam and a scandal and a menace to the public.
Andrea,
I am sorry about the negative experience you have reported with Guardian Protection Services. Our firm takes great pride in delivering fine security products and services to our customers. Conducting business in the manner you described would contradict key principles of our company. These attributes are continuously monitored and measured to ensure the customer experience exceeds expectations. I have been told we are in the process of resolving this issue with you. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to social@gpsx.net.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 26, 2016
I got Guardian Protection Services' app, medical alert fob and a couple of key fobs. I had a problem with their price though. The guy that I talked to originally quoted me one price, then they took more money out of my account. I still haven't got that and I am curious to see what's going to happen when the bill comes out this month. Overall, the service is good and I like the way it worked. Their installer has done a good job. He re-used some of the sensors that I already have. My wife didn't like it but she thought the remote is fine. I still haven't gotten my certificate for the insurance though.
Hi Jerry,
Thank you for sharing your feedback on your experience with Guardian and our trusted dealer Skyline. I have escalated your concerns and been informed that any pricing confusion has been resolved. If you are still in need of your insurance, it can be downloaded from the Customer Care Dashboard. Thank you for your patience. Let us know if there is anything else you need.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 25, 2016
My system was installed less than 2 weeks ago. Two nights ago my family was woken up by beeping every few minutes, the alarm was not set. There is a sensor malfunction on one of the window contacts. I acknowledged it on the panel and it stopped. The next morning I received a call from Guardian and the beeping had started again already around the same time. She walked me thru how to stop the beeping and explained I would need a technician to come out but no appointments available for a full week. Later that day while I wasn't home the beeping started again while kids were home but I wasn't. I called Guardian again and this time it was explained that it would continue to go off every 6 to 8 hours until repaired! He also suggested "timing" silencing the beeps to bedtime so it wouldn't wake us up... So let the beeping go on for hours so that I can silence it right at bedtime. I said this was not acceptable and I needed a better solution.
He said I could silence all beeps but that would include countdown when setting alarm. I said that will work please email me the instructions as I'm not at home. He said they could send them within 24 hours. I could hear him typing so I feel that he could have sent an email. The beeping continued last night at 2:00 am and had to be silenced and again this morning at 8:00. I called again and was told how to silence the beeping and I said I wanted to permanently silence not 6 to 8 hours. This person said there was no way to do that without powering off the system completely. I mention the solution suggested by the person yesterday and she said, "oh yeah" then walked me thru how to do that. At this point, I don't know if this is going to work.
Erin,
I'm sorry to hear about the technical issues you've encountered. I've escalated your concerns. Please reach out to social@gpsx.net if you need additional assistance.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 25, 2016
Our contract with ADT was almost up and the whole system I'm on was like phone line or 2G. It was obsolete so it's time to update it. My house is small and one glass shatter sensor is all I need to set off the entire house in case it goes off. I don't need motion sensors because I have animals in the house and I don't want those going off when they're moving about when we're not home. With Guardian Protection Services, our package included the window sensors, glass sensor, and the touchscreen device panel itself, which is ugly. I thought it was funny when my wife mentioned it's the touch screen. It looked like a baby toy, huge thing with a teeny-tiny touchscreen. I still like to have the weird alarm sound things on the side, so I guess that's why they went with the smaller screen. The service is pretty good so far. I liked the British lady that tells me what doors or windows are open.
My wife said that the guy who installed the system was really nice. He was awesome. The sales rep is quite a hoot and a pretty funny girl. Typically, people in security services field are not amusing, not fun to talk to or usually very cold. But with Guardian, I didn't have that experience. They were very nice and fun to talk to. I enjoy talking to people. They were amusing apart from obviously the system doing its purpose of checking the house.
Hi Christian,
We are glad that you had a positive experience with our representatives. Please let us know if you ever have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 24, 2016
This system I have at home from Guardian Protection Services works and the monthly cost is really good. I've had it for six months and I don't have a regular phone line, so I have the 3G connection over the cell phone which I can turn it off when I'm not at home. The salesperson who showed up at my home was easy to deal with and then the installer took care of everything. He had some trouble with the signal for the radio, but he stayed until the end. I like the system especially the new one that they installed in the business. It's easy to use, especially at night. Overall, I had a great service from them. We don't even notice it's there, but we can count on it all the time.
Pedro,
Thank you so much for sharing your Guardian story! I'm glad to hear that everything has gone smoothly and that you are enjoying your new system. We are honored to help protect what matters most to you.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 23, 2016
Every time I cook the fire alarm goes off. Guardian finally agreed to send someone out to my house to move the fire alarm - still didn't work every time I cook the fire alarm goes off. Finally this weekend going off twice they offered to send someone out to my house and they replace the fire alarm. Still goes off today for a total of four times the fire alarm has gone off. Guardian Protection tells me that sometimes it goes off because if the door is open and it detects heat from outside or if the shower doors open it detects the smoke from the heat from the shower. He also told me that if I'm going to cook I need to call them beforehand and let them know to disregard the fire alarm so it won't turn on. They don't want to help me.
They want to send someone out to come check it again which they came out yesterday and I asked them "if you didn't fix it yesterday what are you going to do when you come out again?" They can answer my question. I want this alarm out. They want me to pay early termination fee for an alarm that does not work. This alarm system is faulty. The man told me that I talked to her earlier today that they could come out and take the alarm out but I would still have to pay for the rest of the system so the same place. I'm going to pay for something that does not work - very disappointed with this company.
I'm sorry to hear about this experience, Maria. I have escalated your concerns and have been informed that since the last round of repairs, there have been no alarms. We are monitoring your account closely to see if you problem is resolved and if not we will continue to try to help find a resolution. Thank you for your patience.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 21, 2016
Not pleased with the equipment Guardian offers. They seem to be stuck in the 90's. The NEW touchscreen keypad they're offering is the one I had with Monitronics ages ago. LOL! They're way behind in technology compared to VIVINT (who I will be going to as soon as I can). But the technician Chris ** was awesome!!! He made the whole ordeal worthwhile. I would be totally disgruntled and giving 1 star if it wasn't for him. Thanks for turning a horrible situation into a palatable one Chris.
Hi Ahnwar,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We will use it to be continually improving our offerings. We are always evaluating new technology to make sure it will effectively and accurately work within your system. Stay tuned for more information about upcoming new technology offerings.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 20, 2016
The service tech has been to my home 5 times. Two of the times, he did not bring the necessary parts. This time (5th) visit, he brought the wrong part. When I called, I received an apology, and was assured that the problem would be corrected. He then proceeded to activate my alarm 12 times before he realized that the two way speaker was malfunctioning. He is in the process of changing that part (over three hours and still not finished). There is a lack of professionalism and a respect of your time. The worst company that I have done business with.
I'm sorry to hear about your negative experience, Jeffrey. I understand your frustration and have escalated your concerns to the proper department. I see that you have a service call scheduled Monday to resolve any issues. Please feel free to let us know how your appointment goes, and if you need anything else in the meantime. We’re here to help. Thanks for your patience. –Amanda A., Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 19, 2016
My husband had lots of falls and if I have to leave for anything, it would be helpful if he could reach the fire department to come and get him off the floor because he couldn't if he fell. So we got a medical alert device with the key fob and a thing around the neck button. Another thing is that my daughter is already a widow and her house got broken into so she needs this device. The guy that came out to sign us up needed more training. My husband and I own two houses on this street, and when we signed up the phone numbers for one house were put on for the other one. He was in a hurry that he left me in doubt about several things. He also didn't leave a physical contract with me, so I didn't have any contact numbers to make corrections on the confusion with the phone numbers.
I was able to call and talk to somebody at Guardian and she cleared up a lot of things for me. I almost canceled but when the person there at Guardian told me that it was Diamond Certified and all that, that swayed me back in keeping it. I think we'll get a faster response than ADT has because people that have ADT signs sitting in their yards, they've been broken into and people that broke in are gone before the cops ever get out here. They kick the door in and go in and get what they want and they're out before anybody can get here.
Also, I requested that the payments be on the 15th of the month because that's when our medical and dental is deducted and I'll remember that way to put it in the checkbook even though it doesn't have a check number. It will help me remember what's been deducted from my checkbook rather than wait until I get a statement once a month. I can keep my register updated all the time if it's more convenient because otherwise I might forget these things that are deducted automatically.
Hi Nina,
I'm glad to hear that you were able to get your concerns resolved by talking through your questions with a Guardian representative. We appreciate your feedback as it allows us to constantly be improving our processes. Know that you can always reach out if you have questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 18, 2016
We heard about Guardian because we were going door to door and we liked the system. We wanted the feature that we can control the garage door and set it if we were not around. We liked it because it was wireless. However, the upstairs bathroom sensor is not working and we were unable to set the password. But it was a good experience and I'd recommend them.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, William. I'll have someone reach out to you to address you sensor and password problems. I'm glad to here that you would recommend us and like the features of your new system!
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 17, 2016
I've purchased a service package from Guardian which includes two panels and a motion detector. It was my husband's decision that we needed those. I've had great interactions with their staff. I'd recommend them.
Kayce, thank you for your feedback and recommendation. We are honored to help protect what matters most to you and your family!
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 16, 2016
Fast, friendly, informative, helpful, went through the system several times so would know how to turn on/off, how to send silent alarm (if had to), was mindful of cats (not letting them out while working at doors). We were very happy with speed and pleasant atmosphere in which work was done.
Thanks for sharing your review, Joseph! I'm glad you had a quick and pleasant installation experience. Customer satisfaction is one of our top priorities so we appreciate your feedback!
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 15, 2016
Guardian charges me an unfair cancellation fee in amount of $750. I am looking for the legal service currently to protect myself from the completely unfair Guardian cancellation fee. Please see the brief as below. If you have met the similar situation, please contact me. Let's fight for our rights together. A Guardian sales agent in Texas (TX) reached us early and persuaded us to use their service. We finally agreed to use their service mainly because the default home security system installed in our home in TX by the builder is a Guardian system.
Before we signed the contract, I asked the agent whether we could transfer the service to New York (NY) once we moved there, because we would move to NY within about half a year. The agent told us "Definitely, no problem" and Guardian would take care of the service transfer process from TX to NY. Once we moved to NY and requested to transfer the service, Guardian told us they need to charge us $500 and extend our contract to 5 years in order to transfer. Their monthly rate is about $50, much more expensive than many other companies. We did not want to extend the contract to 5 years and did not think it’s fair to pay the $500 fee either.
Our home in NY has existing home security hardware. Then we checked with Guardian if we could cancel the service. We were told the cancellation fee is $750. Our previous home in TX has all the pre-installed hardware for home security. Guardian technician came by and only did some initialization on the control panel and attached a few more sensors. $750 is a completely unfair bill for cancellation of the service. This is quite different from the early termination fee of a cell phone line in my opinion, because the customers receive a new and usually expensive cell phone when they signed a cell phone line contract, and the early termination fee is generally the compensation of the phone for the cell phone company.
The account management supervisor/director at Guardian, Ms. Kathleen **, is very hard to communicate. Based on the conversation, it seems to be no way to resolve the issue, except for paying the $750. Unprofessional at all in my opinion. Kathleen also told me Guardian would keep charging me $50 monthly until they receive the $750 payment from me, even though the home security system was not transferred to NY and was not in use in TX either. I am looking for a lawyer for help now. Even it finally costs me more in order to pursue this way, I still would like to fight for the fairness.
Reviewed June 15, 2016
I got a camera, a key fob, a panel, a sign, and the alarms from Guardian. I got the sign and stickers yesterday. I needed these security features because of the neighborhood I live in. Guardian's service has been fine so far. The installers were great. I always befriend these guys that do this kind of thing. You connect with someone, mention something, and then you found out that your son and the installer were at the same camp. It's crazy stuff, but that's because I talk a lot. Overall, they were friendly and knowledgeable, and it's a pleasurable experience.
Hi Deborah,
Thank you for taking the time to share a review. I'm glad to hear that your experience was positive and that you found the installers personable and skilled. Feel free to reach out if you ever need anything!
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 14, 2016
Just wanted to say THANK YOU to Jermoy for helping us set up our home security system the same day as his visit. Our family feels very safe and we are completely satisfied with the whole process. Even the installers were very nice and professional. They made sure all our questions were answered before they left. Will recommend to all our family and friends. Thanks again!!
Thank you for sharing your experience Edward! I'm glad to hear that your family is feeling the peace of mind Guardian can provide. We are proud to help protect what matters most to you.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 14, 2016
A rep from Guardian stopped by my house, and because I had ADT, I was under the assumption that he was an ADT person. He did not identify himself to Guardian until after he was in the position of having me sign up. At first, he said he needed to look at my system to make sure the batteries are charged and everything was working okay, so I thought he was an ADT rep. When he came in, he said that I don’t have a battery backup and since I have a promotional house, I should have gotten something, which he is going to give to me, and I thought if I was supposed to have it, then I should have it.
And then it wasn’t until after he finished all the stuff that I found out he was with Guardian. By that time, he had already scheduled the guy to come out and give me the new equipment. I told him he can give me the equipment as long as I don’t have ADT coming back on me and as long as my house is secured. He assured that he’d take care of it. He wasn’t totally upfront with me when he first came into my house. I would not even have let him in if I knew he was a Guardian rep. Other than that, the installation people were very polite and professional. They came and got the job done, and they explained everything that they could with all my questions.
Sharon,
I'm sorry you feel deceived in you sales process by one of our trusted dealers. I have escalated your reports for investigation. Thank you for your patience. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please reach out.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 13, 2016
Guardian's service does what it’s supposed to do, so we like it better than the last people we had. When we called our previous security provider, we found out they were taking our money but we had no service. With Guardian, they explained the service really well to us and they did good work. At least I know a little bit more about this now than I did before.
Thank you for sharing your concern Sherry! Customer satisfaction is very important to us and so we appreciate your feedback!
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 13, 2016
I got Guardian's security system, and so far, I'm satisfied. The sales rep was very informative and I didn't have any problems with him. I didn't have to ask him anything since he told me everything I needed to know. The installation people took care of their business. They explained the way it worked to me, and made sure that I understood what they were saying and how it worked. They bid me a good evening and left.
Hi Daisy,
Glad to hear that your sales and installation process went smoothly and effectively. You can always let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to helping your protect what matters most to you.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 12, 2016
I got a Guardian service package which includes the alarm system for the house, the front and back door protection, and the carbon monoxide alarm. There's a lot going on in my neighborhood, so the package was a good deal for me to get and I’m very satisfied with the service so far. The guy who came and told us about Guardian said he had given the package that includes the carbon monoxide alarm to someone else and a couple of days later after they got it, they had a gas leak and he was glad he gave them that package because if not they could have died. Yesterday, I actually had some carbon monoxide leaking. Guardian called me right away and the fire department came in. It’s a great service to have.
In addition, their sales representative explained everything about the services and was really easy to contact. The installation person came in, installed the system and showed my husband how to use the system, change passwords, and use the app on the phone. The only thing was when the person came and talked to me about the system, he told me if I had to create it, I will qualify and I wouldn’t have to pay a thing. And then the next day, Guardian called me saying that I had to pay $61 but I don’t know whatever he ended up doing because I didn’t end up paying anything. But maybe I will next month on the 10th.
Hi Ana,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your Guardian story with us. It's good to hear that you've already gotten to see how valuable our services are. I've escalated you questions about pricing to have someone reach out to you. Feel free to call Guardian or email social@gpsx.net if you need any questions answers.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 11, 2016
A rep from Guardian Protection Services whom we've known for a lot of years had Guardian's alarm in their house too so we decided to go with them as well. Their sales reps did a good job in explaining to me everything and answering all my questions. They showed me what I'm supposed to do when something happens. They have all the numbers I need to use for the fire department, for the police etc. The installer did a really good job. He installed it quickly and showed me how he installed it and how to use it. I'm really happy and satisfied with the system and feel so secure now.
Thank you for sharing your Guardian story, Jorge! We are honored to help protect what matters most to you. Please remember if you ever have any questions, please reach out.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 9, 2016
Our technician was very professional and qualified to do an awesome job installing our system and keeping his promise.
Thanks for the review, Blondie. I'm glad your technician did an "awesome" job! Please let us know if you ever have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 9, 2016
A lady who's been like my stepsister for 20 years was doing business with Guardian and she recommended me to them. Without asking a whole lot of questions, the sales reps answered all the questions and curiosities that I had and made sure that I was pleased with the service that they were providing and all the explanations they gave me. The technicians showed up half an hour earlier than they were supposed to, which they were very welcome, and showed us how the system worked. It was A through Z. The police, fire, and 911 services are all on the panel and I can use it should I ever need them. I just hope I never have to use the service. If Guardian's response is going to be as good as the service I've had up to this point, I won't have to worry about a thing. The service has been A1 all around.
Hi Max,
Thank you so much for leaving a review. I'm glad that you had such a stellar experience. Please let us know if you ever run into any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 8, 2016
I am very happy with Guardian and how pleasant they are and quick to get the system in and connected. I highly recommend them.
Thank you for the review and recommendation, John. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 8, 2016
I had ADT and right after I canceled it, Guardian called me. The main reason why I changed was the wireless because if somebody goes to break in, it doesn't do me any good if they can cut my wires. The salesperson was very knowledgeable and nice. The installation team were also very nice and I couldn't ask for anybody better. The only thing is I had to have them come out which they're going to in a couple of days and put my new keypad on because one of the numbers don't works but I have to keep punching the same number about six times before it actually goes on. I was supposed to get a sign for the lawn which I haven't gotten. Other than that, everything is fine and I'm very happy with the service so far.
Hi Carole,
I have escalated your concerns to the proper department to make sure that you concerns are taken care of. We are honored to help protect what matters most to you.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 8, 2016
The security, medical alert, and fire alarm were all included in the little box from Guardian Protection Services. But I need a book. I spoke with their guy Austin several times and he was supposed to come, but didn’t. He said a technician would, but he never did. Then a lady called me from customer service and said they were going to come today from 10:00 to 12:00 and explain about the whole phase of the system to me since their installer didn’t really explain much to me. For example, one little button that says “house” has been flickering since yesterday and I don’t know how to turn it off. I tried but couldn't. All these things seem to be just one issue but I don’t understand it. I need someone to say that they're coming.
Also, I want to have an exchange of the button that Guardian gave me because it's huge and it looks like a big watch. I’m a small, little girl and my wrist is very small. I did tell their staff that I wasn’t happy with it and he gave me the chain in case I could wear the chain. But I thought it was going to be at least another smaller face.
Guardian's services are not right because we don’t know how to make that thing function. On the third day, I knew that if I could cancel it, I would. But Austin kept telling me someone would come and that stopped me from cancelling. I told another company that I wanted to cancel with them because I have Guardian. They convinced me I should stay with them, too. I did, but theirs is only the 911 for my medical necessities. I would not recommend Guardian Protection Services.
Hi Magdalena,
I have escalated your concerns and verified that you received the service and the help you needed and that you were satisfied. Thank you for your patience and please let us know if you ever have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 7, 2016
In the beginning, the guys from Guardian Protection were really nice. The sales representatives were friendly and pretty good. The installation team showed me how to use the app and everything. The workers were really decent people and I like them because they answered any question. But when I tried to use the application, there was a big X on it and they told me maybe because it's a holiday. They said to wait for a day or two.
I felt that it's halfway done because the application doesn't work. And even the outside bell doesn't work properly. We got the same problem with the different applications. The remote doesn't work also and I already told the installer. He said he's gonna call Guardian to see what they can do. If not, he's gonna go over, however, I don't have much of a chance to be home. Then I thought too that it was an agreement for three years and when I signed everything in the end, they told me it’s 60 months. It's a long time, but there's nothing I can do now. To me, it's the same thing for any alarm system.
Marco, thank you for sharing your feedback. I have escalated your concerns to make sure your concerns are resolved. Thank you.
Katelyn G.Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 6, 2016
One of Guardian Protection Services reps came in the neighborhood. I purchased a service package that includes the basics and the fire detector. The sales rep was very knowledgeable and informative. He was able to answer all the questions I had. The installation team was good as well. They cleaned up after themselves, vacuumed behind wherever they worked, showed me everything I needed to know about it and helped me install it on my phone. It was very simple, easy and fast. Everything was same day and I didn't have to move anything.
The first couple of days, I had to keep getting used to it going in and out but I like it because now, just knowing that I have it, makes me feel a little better as far as safety. I posted that I have Guardian. I put the little sticky signs up showing the word in the back and the sign in the front. It might be more of a deterrent which is good. And a lot of times I can go away for weeks at a time. I recommended them to my sister and she switched from ADT just the other day.
Janice,
Thank you for leaving a review. I'm glad to hear about your easy and convenient experience. Statistics show that yard signs are deterrents for potential burglars. I hope you enjoy the peace of mind your new system brings.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 5, 2016
My Guardian system is working to the degree that I know and understand it. At this point in time, I just had the normal in and out and so far, I enjoy that I have the voice reception when I come in and when I open the door. The sales reps didn’t necessarily explain the service levels. They gave me the option of deciding whether or not I want to go to another step and deal with the phone situation where I can go online and check, close and open the door. I told them I’m not really interested in that right now. I’m not that trustworthy of the smartphone. The system may be good but I’m not ready to go there just yet. I like the basic security and that’s as far as I will go for the time being. The installer showed me how to use the product, cleaned up after himself and gave me the booklet and the manual. I didn't remember all the things he said but I have my monitoring key and that’s what I’m using.
I just hope the company is legit because I didn’t go online to check it. At this point in time, I am satisfied with the services that I’ve received. Until there is an emergency, then I'll find out the validity and the sincerity of the employees that deal with this particular security service. Because with the previous company, I had a very bad problem. The quality of the employee knowledge of what they were supposed to do was very poor. This was one reason why I was eager to change from one security service to another. Once I am confident of the validity of Guardian, I will let others know. I will pass the word in town that they are a qualified security company.
Hi Peggy,
I hope you have a great experience with your Guardian security system. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 5, 2016
I've been having issues with the people that were doing the installation of the alarm and the pricing of the services. I'm a little bit confused because the sales rep said that one company was doing the installation and the monitoring was a different company and gave me two different phone numbers. However, everything seems to be with the installer, so I don't know if it is the same person or if there are two different companies indeed. Aside from that, I'm going to be linked to them for five years which will cost me a lot of money since I rushed into doing it and I could've gotten the same thing for less somewhere else. So overall, I'm frustrated with the experience and I think changing to Guardian was a mistake.
Adelina,
I'm sorry for your confusion. There are two companies that are partnered to deal with your alarm system. Your system was installed by AMP Security which is a company more local to you but they are partners with Guardian and use our award winning monitoring center. This allows Guardian to offer it's services in areas where we do not have branches while allowing local dealers to offer you local assistance and service. If you have additional questions, please reach out to social@gpsx.net and we will be glad to clarify.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 4, 2016
I have the security monitoring package from Guardian Protection Services. I have a motion detector and window and door sensors in my house. So far so good. Their people were friendly as they should be but they were also genuine like speaking from their own experiences with alarm systems and whatnot. It doesn't get any better than that. Marco, their sales representative, was knowledgeable. Everything was pretty clear with him. I got confirmation with the company as far as the installation and what the fees would be. The installation guy showed me how to use their product and it was pretty simple. Overall, it was great.
Jhavon,
I am glad to hear about your experience with Guardian and our employees. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 3, 2016
I had some other kind of security before then they switched me over to Guardian Protection Services and I'm very pleased with everything. When I open the door, it buzzes there that a door is open and if there's a tornado in the area, it will go off. However, there are a few things that I'd like to get straightened up like when somebody is supposed to come here, they don't come, and I got a camera that shows my driveway which doesn't work.
Also, I got two more years on it and I'm paying $59.99. Why can't we get it lower than that? I know some other people who have talked to me that their service is lower than that and I've been a good person who hasn't called or caused big problems on them. They even get my money every month because it's automatically taken out of my checking account. So I wish we could come to better terms on the price. If we did I won't ever think about switching. Moreover, nobody's ever called or talked to me since they came around and put the system in. That's been three years ago and they were friendly then but nobody has come to check my stuff and make sure everything is up-to-date and working right. I'm disappointed in that. But, I would recommend them because I've had good service.
Hi Robert,
I'm sorry to here if there has been any confusion. Please reach out to social@gpsx.net if you have any specific concerns we can help you with. Thank you.
Katelyn G.Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 2, 2016
A guy from Guardian Protection Services came to my door and was really nice, very personable and knowledgeable. I went ahead and signed up before I found out how much the service cost. An installer came and then a little while later, another person joined him. Eventually, a third person came as well, but he was just maybe on standby because he just sat down in my living room and played with my dog while the other two were doing things. I had all these people in my house for six hours, from afternoon until the evening, and the system still wasn't installed right. It was frustrating. I also wasn't shown how to use the system until the next day when another person came in to complete the installation because it wasn't working.
When I called to speak to my previous security system and told them what the Guardian Protection system was going to do and that it was more up-to-date, they said they can do the exact same thing and they were only going to charge me a third of the cost. So I canceled Guardian's service.
Sylvia,
I am sorry that you feel that your experience with a Guardian partner did not live up to your expectations. When you sign up with Guardian, you receive quality technology, professional installation and monitoring from the 2015 Central Station of the Year. We wish you the best moving forward.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 2, 2016
The technician came to my house. Said it would be a 2 hour install at MOST! 8 hours later he finally finished! Drilled an in needed hole in my wall and left an outlet disassembled in one of my bedrooms! And then when he left my system lost power and when I called customer service they told me that it would be a week before it could get fixed! I am very disappointed in this experience! I will be exploring other options for my home security needs.
Hi Brandon,
I'm sorry to hear that you had some challenges with your installation process. Sometimes factors beyond our control affects the length of the installation. I've escalated your concerns and been informed that your system is working as expected now. We will use your feedback to continually improve our services. Let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Sincerely,Katelyn G.
Customer Satisfaction Advocate
Reviewed June 1, 2016
The technicians were courteous and knowledgeable. I have tried to contact the technician on the phone number that was left with me, but have been unable to locate him. I am still awaiting instructions on how to arm/disarm my system from my cell phone. Please respond.
Guardian Protection Company Information
- Company Name:
- Guardian Protection
- Company Type:
- Private
- Year Founded:
- 1950
- Address:
- 174 Thorn Hill Road
- State/Province:
- PA
- Postal Code:
- 15086
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- guardianprotection.com
