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

One small leak at your house can result in significant issues and thousands in damage. You need to defend against this threat; luckily, there’s a straightforward way to achieve this. A water sensor is an effective, simple, and budget-friendly solution. Explore how they work and why you ought to incorporate water sensors into your Lubbock smart home.

How water sensors safeguard Lubbock properties

Water penetrates homes in numerous ways, whether from a plumbing problem, weather-related event, appliance malfunction, or just human error. However it occurs, you must know at once, and this is how water sensors help. But how exactly do they work? 

Many water sensors are conductive and work with a pair of electrodes. When water comes in contact with the electrodes, an electrical connection is established, triggering your alarm. You’ll also come across capacitive sensors that give off an electrical field. Your alarm sounds when water reaches the conductive surfaces of these devices and disrupts the field. Optical sensors employing infrared LED light are an additional possibility.

Get more from your water sensor

Certain innovative water sensors provide even more peace of mind as they feature incorporated temperature sensors. This is an exceptional tool in preventing frozen pipes. If there’s a severe reduction in temperature, you’ll be notified at once. Taking measures before pipes rupture will protect you from water infiltration and exorbitant repair costs.

Why connect water sensors to your Lubbock smart home? 

When water emergencies arise, you have to be notified at once. You can attain this objective by integrating water sensors into your smart home. Whether you’re home to hear the alarm or not, you’ll be sent an automatic notification on your cell phone. As an additional backup, your 24/7 monitoring specialists will be informed. Each second counts in a water emergency to minimize the destruction and disruption to your family.

Where should you place water sensors?

Any spot at risk of an influx of water is an appropriate position for water sensors. Think about installing in these spots:

• Bathrooms: Place in back of toilets or near bathtubs.
• Basements: Water frequently enters lower levels via leaky walls or because of heavy rain or malfunctioning sump pumps.
• Next to water heaters or appliances: Any water-using appliance could leak at some point.
• Below sinks: Water sensors are ideal for identifying pipe leaks in areas hidden from view.
• Attics: Detect roof leaks early and prevent expensive repairs.

Request water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your home the comprehensive protection it requires with advanced tools from Vivint. Our water sensors in Lubbock connect to your Vivint mobile app to send you instant updates when your alarm activates. You also benefit from incorporated temperature sensors to avoid frozen pipes. Explore the smart home components available in Lubbock by dialing (806) 615-4325 today.