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 ...
1 Fire alarm equipment is usually priced at $1 to $2 per square foot for a basic system that includes smoke and heat detectors and alarms that have both visual and audio alerts. 2  For more complex systems in large buildings, the price goes up to $3 to $6 per square foot. Adding a sprinkler system increases the price by anywhere from $3 to $12 per square foot, not including installation. 2  Monitoring fees tend to run $50 to $60 per month. 3  This usually includes an annual inspection to make sure the alarm system is functioning properly.