How does a water sensor work and why use one with your Utica smart home?

One small leak at your house can result in major difficulties and thousands of dollars worth of damage. You must safeguard against this risk; thankfully, there’s a simple way to achieve this. A water sensor is an economical, simple, and effective solution. Explore how they work and why you should connect water sensors to your Utica smart home.

How water sensors shield Utica properties

Water penetrates homes in various ways, whether from a plumbing problem, storm-related incident, appliance malfunction, or human error. No matter how it occurs, you must know immediately, and this is where water sensors come in. But how do they really work? 

Many water sensors are conductive and work with a pair of electrodes. When water invades the space between the electrodes, an electrical link is established, activating your alarm. You’ll also find capacitive sensors that release an electrical field. When water touches the conductive parts of these devices, the field is disrupted, and your alarm activates. Optical sensors utilizing infrared LED light are an additional possibility.

Get more protection from water sensors

Certain innovative water sensors offer even more protection as they feature built-in temperature sensors. This is a helpful way to prevent frozen pipes. If there’s a drastic reduction in temperature, you’ll find out right away. Taking measures before pipes burst will shield you from water infiltration and costly repairs.

Why incorporate water sensors into your Utica smart home? 

When water issues arise, you must be alerted at once. You can achieve this aim by connecting water sensors to your smart home. Whether you’re there to hear the alarm or away, you’ll get an instant update on your smartphone. As an added benefit, your 24/7 monitoring agents will be notified. Each second is critical in a water emergency to limit the damage and disruption to your household.

Where should you install water sensors?

Any spot at risk of an influx of water is an ideal place for water sensors. Place them in these spots:

• Bathrooms: Attach at the back of toilets or close to tubs.
• Basements: Water commonly enters lower floors through leaky walls or because of excess rain or malfunctioning sump pumps.
• Next to water heaters or appliances: Any water-connected appliance could ultimately leak.
• Underneath sinks: Water sensors are great for discovering plumbing leaks in locations you can’t see.
• Attics: Catch roof leaks promptly and avoid costly repairs.

Request water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your home the complete protection it requires with Vivint’s innovative tools. Our water sensors in Utica link to your Vivint cell phone app to deliver instant alerts when your alarm activates. You also get integrated temperature sensors to prevent pipe freezing. Discover all the smart home components available in Utica by calling (315) 819-0721 today.