How does a water sensor work and why install one with your Tallahassee smart home?

One small leak at your house can cause major difficulties and thousands of dollars in damage. You need to safeguard against this threat; luckily, there’s a simple way to accomplish this. A water sensor is a simple, effective, and affordable solution. Learn how they work and why you might integrate water sensors into your Tallahassee smart home.

How water sensors shield Tallahassee your home

Water infiltrates homes in numerous ways, whether from an appliance malfunction, plumbing failure, weather-related event, or just human error. However it takes place, you must know right away, and this is where water sensors come in. But how exactly do they work? 

Many water sensors are conductive and operate with a pair of electrodes. When water infiltrates the space between the electrodes, an electrical connection is established, setting off your alarm. You’ll also find capacitive sensors that give off an electrical field. When water touches the conductive parts of these sensors, the field is broken, and your alarm sounds. Optical sensors using infrared LED light are another possibility.

Get more from your water sensor

Certain specialized water sensors provide even more peace of mind as they have integrated temperature sensors. This is an excellent feature in preventing pipe freezing. If there’s an extreme decrease in temperature, you’ll know right away. Taking measures before pipes rupture will shield you from flooding and exorbitant repair costs.

Why integrate water sensors into your Tallahassee smart home? 

When water issues arise, you need to be notified right away. You can achieve this objective by incorporating water sensors into your smart home. Whether you’re there to hear the alarm or somewhere else, you’ll be sent an automatic alert on your mobile device. As an added benefit, your round-the-clock monitoring specialists will be informed. Each moment counts in a water emergency to control the damage and disturbance to your household.

Where should you place water sensors?

Any spot prone to flooding is an appropriate place for water sensors. Install them in these areas:

• Bathrooms: Place in back of toilets or next to tubs.
• Basements: Water often seeps into lower levels via damaged walls or because of heavy rain or malfunctioning sump pumps.
• Next to water heaters or appliances: Any water-connected appliance may eventually leak.
• Below sinks: Water sensors are ideal for discovering pipe leaks in place you can’t see.
• Attics: Catch roof leaks early and avoid expensive repairs.

Install water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your home the robust protection it requires with advanced tools from Vivint. Our water sensors in Tallahassee link to your Vivint smartphone app to provide instant notifications when your alarm goes off. You also enjoy built-in temperature sensors to avoid pipe freezing. Explore the smart home components available in Tallahassee by reaching out to (850) 790-4997 today.