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

One minor leak in your home can result in major difficulties and thousands of dollars in damage. You need to protect against this danger; fortunately, there’s a straightforward way to achieve this. A water sensor is a simple, effective, and affordable solution. Learn how they work and why you might incorporate water sensors into your Helena smart home.

How water sensors protect Helena homes

Water infiltrates homes in numerous ways, whether from a plumbing issue, storm-related event, appliance snafu, or simple human error. However it happens, you need to know right away, and this is how water sensors help. But how exactly do they work? 

Many water sensors are conductive and operate with corresponding electrodes. When water enters the area between the electrodes, an electrical link is formed, triggering your alarm. You’ll also come across capacitive sensors that emit an electrical field. When water touches the conductive parts of these devices, the field is interrupted, and your alarm activates. Optical sensors utilizing infrared LED light are an additional choice.

Get more from your water sensor

Certain innovative water sensors offer even more defense as they feature incorporated temperature sensors. This is an outstanding feature in preventing frozen pipes. If there’s a drastic reduction in temperature, you’ll know at once. Taking action before pipes break will shield you from flooding and costly repairs.

Why incorporate water sensors into your Helena smart home? 

When water emergencies arise, you must be alerted at once. You can achieve this aim by connecting water sensors to your smart home. Whether you’re home to hear the alarm or somewhere else, you’ll be sent an automatic notification on your cell phone. As an additional backup, your 24/7 monitoring agents will be alerted. Each second is critical in a water emergency to minimize the damage and interruption to your household.

Where should you put water sensors?

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

• Bathrooms: Attach next to bathtubs or in back of toilets.
• Basements: Water frequently enters lower floors through leaky walls or due to excess rain or malfunctioning sump pumps.
• Near water heaters or appliances: Any water-connected appliance might leak at some point.
• Underneath sinks: Water sensors are great for discovering leaky pipes in locations hidden from view.
• Attics: Catch roof leaks quickly and avert costly repairs.

Request water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your property the comprehensive protection it requires with advanced devices from Vivint. Our water sensors in Helena connect to your Vivint cell phone app to send you automatic alerts whenever your alarm goes off. You also enjoy integrated temperature sensors to prevent pipe freezing. Discover all the smart home devices available in Helena by reaching out to (406) 926-5388 today.