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Typical price ranges from our guides, so you can spot a quote that’s out of line.
| Setup | Equipment | Monitoring | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIY, self-monitored | $100 to $400 | $0 to $10/mo | You watch alerts on your phone |
| DIY, pro monitoring | $150 to $500 | $10 to $30/mo | A monitoring center responds to alarms |
| Professionally installed | $300 to $1,500 | $30 to $65/mo | Plus $0 to $200 installation |
| Plan | Premium | Per year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systems only | $30 to $50/mo | $360 to $600 | HVAC, plumbing, electrical |
| Appliances only | $30 to $45/mo | $360 to $540 | Kitchen and laundry appliances |
| Combo plan | $50 to $75/mo | $600 to $900 | Add $75 to $125 per service visit |
| Option | Typical cost | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Portable generator | $500 to $1,800 | Plus $500 to $2,000 for a transfer switch or interlock |
| Standby generator | $9,000 to $25,000 | Installed. Many jobs land at $12,000 to $18,000 |
| Home battery | $10,000 to $20,000 | Installed, for a single battery |
| Risk level | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Lower risk, newer home | $1,000 to $1,800 | About $85 to $150 |
| Typical home | $1,800 to $3,000 | About $150 to $250 |
| High risk area | $3,500 to $6,000+ | Hurricane, wildfire or hail zones |
Estimates from our published guides. Your price depends on your home, provider and location.
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How we stay current
Prices, plans and incentives change. We revisit guides as they do, and every article shows when it was last updated.
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