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

One minor leak in your home can result in big problems and thousands of dollars worth of damage. You must protect against this risk; fortunately, there’s a simple way to accomplish this. A water sensor is a simple, effective, and budget-friendly solution. Explore how they work and why you might integrate water sensors into your Burlington smart home.

How water sensors shield Burlington your home

Water penetrates homes in many ways, whether from an appliance breakdown, plumbing issue, weather-related event, or human error. However it takes place, you have to know right away, and this is how water sensors help. But how precisely do they work? 

The majority of water sensors are conductive and work with corresponding electrodes. When water invades the space between the electrodes, an electrical connection is created, activating your alarm. You’ll also discover capacitive sensors that give off an electrical field. When water contacts the conductive parts of these sensors, the field is disrupted, and your alarm activates. Optical sensors using infrared LED light are an additional possibility.

Some water sensors give you more

A few innovative water sensors give you even more protection as they feature incorporated temperature sensors. This is an exceptional feature in preventing frozen pipes. If there’s a drastic drop in temperature, you’ll know right away. Taking steps before pipes break will save you from flooding and exorbitant repair costs.

Why incorporate water sensors into your Burlington smart home? 

When water problems occur, you have to be notified at once. You can attain this goal by incorporating water sensors into your smart home. Whether you’re there to hear the alarm or somewhere else, you’ll be sent an instant update on your smartphone. As an added benefit, your round-the-clock monitoring agents will be informed. Every second counts in a water emergency to control the destruction and disturbance to your life.

Where should you put water sensors?

Any area susceptible to flooding is an appropriate position for water sensors. Think about installing in these locations:

• Bathrooms: Position close to bathtubs or behind toilets.
• Basements: Water often enters basements via damaged walls or due to excessive rain or malfunctioning sump pumps.
• Next to water heaters or appliances: Any water-connected appliance might leak over time.
• Underneath sinks: Water sensors are ideal for identifying plumbing leaks in place not easy to see.
• Attics: Identify roof leaks early and avert costly repairs.

Get water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your home the comprehensive protection it deserves with modern components from Vivint. Our water sensors in Burlington link to your Vivint smartphone app to send you immediate updates any time your alarm is triggered. You also enjoy integrated temperature sensors to prevent frozen pipes. Discover all the smart home tools available in Burlington by calling (802) 945-2439 today.