How does a water sensor work and why use one with your West Palm Beach smart home?

One tiny leak in your home can result in big problems and thousands in damage. You need to defend against this risk; thankfully, there’s a simple way to accomplish this. A water sensor is an affordable, simple, and effective solution. See how they work and why you might connect water sensors to your West Palm Beach smart home.

How water sensors shield West Palm Beach your home

Water penetrates homes in numerous ways, whether from a weather-related event, plumbing issue, appliance snafu, or simple human error. No matter how it occurs, 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 operate with two electrodes. When water makes contact with the electrodes, an electrical circuit is created, setting off your alarm. You’ll also discover capacitive sensors that release an electrical field. When water reaches the conductive areas of these devices, the field is disrupted, and your alarm activates. Optical sensors employing infrared LED light are an additional choice.

Get more from your water sensor

Certain advanced water sensors give you even more peace of mind as they use integrated temperature sensors. This is an exceptional feature in preventing pipe freezing. If there’s a drastic reduction in temperature, you’ll know immediately. Taking steps before pipes burst will save you from water infiltration and expensive repairs.

Why incorporate water sensors into your West Palm Beach smart home? 

When water problems happen, you must be warned at once. You can attain this aim by incorporating water sensors into your smart home. Whether you’re there to hear the alarm or away, you’ll be sent an instant notification on your smartphone. In addition, your 24/7 monitoring team will be informed. Every moment matters in a water emergency to limit the damage and interruption to your family.

Where should you install water sensors?

Any location susceptible to water infiltration is a suitable place for water sensors. Install them in these areas:

• Bathrooms: Position near tubs or in back of toilets.
• Basements: Water commonly enters lower levels through damaged walls or due to heavy rain or malfunctioning sump pumps.
• Around water heaters or appliances: Any water-using appliance might leak over time.
• Under sinks: Water sensors are perfect for identifying leaky pipes in areas hidden from view.
• Attics: Catch roof leaks early and avoid costly damage.

Get water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your home the complete protection it requires with Vivint’s advanced devices. Our water sensors in West Palm Beach link to your Vivint mobile app to deliver automatic alerts whenever your alarm is triggered. You also benefit from integrated temperature sensors to prevent pipe freezing. Explore the smart home components available in West Palm Beach by calling (561) 556-7696 today.