Schlage Security Survey Reveals the Key to Home Safety Concerns
In Support of National Crime Prevention Month, Survey Uncovers How Americans Are Keeping Possessions Safe and Maintaining Peace of Mind
CARMEL, Ind., October 1, 2013
– Schlage, America’s most trusted lock brand and a brand of Ingersoll
Rand, today announced the findings of a nationwide survey that unlocks
Americans’ concerns about home security and whom they trust to keep
their possessions safe.
“As
a company that is deeply rooted in safety and security, we know that
consumers have a keen focus on safeguarding their tangible assets.
October is National Crime Prevention Month, so there’s no better time to
look into how Americans are safeguarding their families, homes and
valuables,” said Ann Matheis, Schlage Brand Director. “At Schlage, we
pride ourselves on giving consumers confidence in knowing that what’s
important to them is safe and secure.”
The study, conducted by leading
third-party research firm Kelton Global, surveyed a nationally
representative sample of more than 1,000 Americans ages 18 and older.
The results found that:
Americans are most likely to place trust in friends and family to safeguard their homes and provide peace of mind.
- Nearly
three out of four (73 percent) respondents would ask friends or family
to visit their homes when they are taking a trip, compared to only
one-third (34 percent) of individuals who set an alarm to protect their
homes in their absence.
- Almost one-third (31 percent)
of adults who have spare keys ask relatives to look after them, while 13
percent entrust a friend to safeguard the spare set.
- Of
the 80 percent of Americans who have at least one set of spare keys, a
majority (46 percent) keep them inside their homes. Far fewer (8
percent) store their spare keys in a secure location, such as a safe
deposit box.
- Almost twice as many respondents said they
would lock up their valuables at home, rather than move them to another
location while on an extended trip (43 percent vs. 27 percent).
While
great trust is placed on extended family and friends to keep homes safe
and secure, parents admit that they are hesitant to entrust their
children with a set of house keys.
- Fifty-six percent
of parents who have given their children a set of keys admit that their
number one concern is the possibility that their kids will lose or
misplace them, leaving the children unable to enter their homes.
- Home
security is the second biggest concern, with respondents claiming they
would be most troubled that their kids might neglect to lock up when
they leave the house.
These findings are consistent with
Schlage’s internal research that was the driving factor behind the
development and introduction of the brand’s Touchscreen Deadbolt lock
earlier this year. Redefining what it means to be safe, strong and
secure for the last 90 years, Schlage’s Touchscreen Deadbolt with Z-Wave
® Technology is the preferred choice among homeowners, as it is
Schlage’s strongest lock on the market today.
Addressing many of
the home safety concerns highlighted by the survey, the lock comes fully
loaded with the highest grade residential security available. The
Touchscreen Deadbolt offers homeowners keyless control, customizable,
secure access codes and the potential to access their residences from
anywhere. It is the only Z-Wave compatible lock to feature a built-in
alarm. The Schlage Touchscreen Deadbolt is available for approximately
$199 – at Amazon.com, Build.com, HomeDepot.com, and Lowes.com. Visit
Schlage.com for additional outlets.
As part of National Crime Prevention Month – recognized in October – Schlage is giving away one free Touchscreen Deadbolt each weekday, beginning October 1 and ending on October 31, via a Find The Code promotion available on Schlage.com. One lucky winner will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Walt Disney World ®
About Ingersoll Rand
Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) advances the quality of life by creating and
sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments. Our people and
our family of brands—including Club Car ® , Ingersoll Rand ® , Schlage ®
, Thermo King ® and Trane ® —work together to enhance the quality and
comfort of air in homes and buildings; transport and protect food and
perishables; secure homes and commercial properties; and increase
industrial productivity and efficiency. Schlage is part of the security
businesses identified to become part of Allegion, the $2 billion
independent, standalone, publicly held security company to be created
upon its separation from Ingersoll Rand later this year. We are a $14
billion global business committed to a world of sustainable progress and
enduring results. For more information, visit www.ingersollrand.com.
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