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

One small leak at your property can lead to big issues and thousands in damage. You need to defend against this threat; thankfully, there’s a straightforward way to accomplish this. A water sensor is a simple, effective, and budget-friendly solution. See how they work and why you should incorporate water sensors into your Dover smart home.

How water sensors shield Dover your home

Water infiltrates homes in various ways, whether from a weather-related incident, plumbing failure, appliance malfunction, or simple human error. No matter how it occurs, you need to know immediately, and this is why water sensors are important. But how precisely do they work? 

Most water sensors are conductive and function with corresponding electrodes. When water infiltrates the area between the electrodes, an electrical connection is formed, triggering your alarm. You’ll also come across capacitive sensors that release an electrical field. Your alarm triggers when water touches the conductive areas of these sensors and interrupts the field. Optical sensors employing infrared LED light are another option.

Some water sensors give you more

Certain innovative water sensors provide even more protection as they use integrated temperature sensors. This is an exceptional feature in preventing frozen pipes. If there’s a severe drop in temperature, you’ll find out right away. Taking action before pipes burst will save you from water infiltration and exorbitant repair costs.

Why incorporate water sensors into your Dover smart home? 

When water problems happen, you must be warned immediately. You can attain this aim by integrating water sensors into your smart home. Whether you’re there to hear the alarm or not, you’ll receive an instant alert on your smartphone. In addition, your 24-hour monitoring specialists will be notified. Every second counts in a water emergency to control the damage and disturbance to your family.

Where should you put water sensors?

Any location susceptible to flooding is a suitable place for water sensors. Put them in these locations:

• Bathrooms: Position at the back of toilets or close to bathtubs.
• Basements: Water often enters lower levels through cracked walls or because of excess rain or faulty sump pumps.
• Next to water heaters or appliances: Any water-utilizing appliance could leak over time.
• Under sinks: Water sensors are great for detecting plumbing leaks in locations hidden from view.
• Attics: Detect roof leaks promptly and avoid expensive repairs.

Install water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your property the complete protection it requires with Vivint’s modern devices. Our water sensors in Dover connect to your Vivint cell phone app to provide automatic updates when your alarm is triggered. You also enjoy built-in temperature sensors to avoid pipe freezing. Explore the smart home tools available in Dover by reaching out to (302) 321-3498 today.