amortizing. 1  transitive verb. 2  1 : to pay off (an obligation, such as a mortgage) gradually usually by periodic payments of principal and interest or by payments to a sinking fund amortize a loan. 3  2 : to gradually reduce or write off the cost or value of (something, such as an asset) amortize goodwill amortize machinery.
Expect to pay $30-$300 for a basic car alarm that has a siren attached to the vehicle's existing wiring system, one or two remote controls and a simple controller/brain; models at the higher end of this price range may have a back-up battery and/or more sensors than the lower-priced alarms, or a few features like a remote start or a starter ...
Professional installation costs can run $100-$500+; DIY is free, but it requires more of the consumerâs time. Subscription cost: Subscription security systems â home alarms monitored 24/7 by outside companies â carry a monthly fee, usually in the $20-$60 range. Equipment cost: You'll likely catch a price break on equipment in exchange for signing a contract to have your system monitored.