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

One minor leak in your home can cause big issues and thousands of dollars worth of damage. You need to protect against this risk; luckily, there’s a simple way to achieve this. A water sensor is an economical, simple, and effective solution. Learn how they work and why you ought to incorporate water sensors into your Hammond smart home.

How water sensors safeguard Hammond properties

Water penetrates homes in various ways, whether from a plumbing issue, storm-related incident, appliance snafu, or simple human error. However it takes place, you must know right away, and this is where water sensors come in. But how precisely do they work? 

Most water sensors are conductive and function with a pair of electrodes. When water invades the space between the electrodes, an electrical connection is formed, setting off your alarm. You’ll also discover capacitive sensors that give off an electrical field. Your alarm sounds when water reaches the conductive parts of these sensors and disrupts the field. Optical sensors using infrared LED light are an additional choice.

Get more from your water sensor

Certain specialized water sensors provide even more peace of mind as they use incorporated temperature sensors. This is an excellent benefit in preventing frozen pipes. If there’s an extreme drop in temperature, you’ll know right away. Taking measures before pipes burst will shield you from flooding and expensive repairs.

Why connect water sensors to your Hammond smart home? 

When water issues occur, you must be notified immediately. You can attain this aim by integrating water sensors into your smart home. Whether you’re on site to hear the alarm or away, you’ll receive an automatic alert on your cell phone. In addition, your 24-hour monitoring specialists will be alerted. Every moment counts in a water emergency to minimize the damage and interruption to your life.

Where should you place water sensors?

Any location at risk of water infiltration is a suitable place for water sensors. Consider installing in these spots:

• Bathrooms: Position in back of toilets or near bathtubs.
• Basements: Water frequently enters basements through cracked walls or due to excessive rain or malfunctioning sump pumps.
• Around water heaters or appliances: Any water-using appliance could leak at some point.
• Underneath sinks: Water sensors are great for detecting leaky pipes in areas not easy to see.
• Attics: Detect roof leaks promptly and avert expensive repairs.

Get water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your residence the comprehensive protection it requires with Vivint’s modern devices. Our water sensors in Hammond link to your Vivint cell phone app to provide instant alerts when your alarm goes off. You also enjoy incorporated temperature sensors to avoid frozen pipes. Discover all the smart home components available in Hammond by dialing (219) 500-8943 today.