How does a water sensor work and why connect one to your Green Bay smart home?

One minor leak at your property can cause major problems and thousands in damage. You must safeguard against this threat; luckily, there’s a straightforward way to accomplish this. A water sensor is an effective, simple, and affordable solution. Explore how they work and why you might connect water sensors to your Green Bay smart home.

How water sensors shield Green Bay homes

Water penetrates homes in various ways, whether from a broken appliance, plumbing failure, storm-related event, or human error. Whatever way it takes place, you have to know immediately, and this is how water sensors help. But how do they really work? 

The majority of water sensors are conductive and work with two electrodes. When water reaches the electrodes, an electrical connection is established, activating your alarm. You’ll also come across capacitive sensors that give off an electrical field. When water contacts the conductive areas of these devices, the field is interrupted, and your alarm activates. Optical sensors utilizing infrared LED light are another possibility.

Get more from your water sensor

Some advanced water sensors provide even more defense as they have built-in temperature sensors. This is an effective way to prevent frozen pipes. If there’s a drastic reduction in temperature, you’ll find out immediately. Taking measures before pipes burst will save you from water infiltration and costly repairs.

Why incorporate water sensors into your Green Bay smart home? 

When water issues arise, you must be alerted right away. You can attain this aim by integrating water sensors into your smart home. Whether you’re on site to hear the alarm or somewhere else, you’ll receive an automatic notification on your cell phone. As an added benefit, your 24-hour monitoring agents will be alerted. Every second is critical in a water emergency to minimize the damage and disturbance to your family.

Where should you install water sensors?

Any spot at risk of flooding is a suitable position for water sensors. Put them in these spots:

• Bathrooms: Attach behind toilets or near tubs.
• Basements: Water often enters basements through leaky walls or as a result of excess rain or broken sump pumps.
• Around water heaters or appliances: Any water-utilizing appliance may leak over time.
• Below sinks: Water sensors are great for identifying pipe leaks in areas not easy to see.
• Attics: Detect roof leaks promptly and avoid expensive repairs.

Request water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your property the comprehensive protection it requires with advanced components from Vivint. Our water sensors in Green Bay integrate with your Vivint mobile app to provide immediate updates any time your alarm activates. You also get built-in temperature sensors to avoid pipe freezing. Explore the smart home devices available in Green Bay by reaching out to (920) 663-3617 today.