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

One minor leak at your house can lead to major problems and thousands in damage. You must defend against this danger; luckily, there’s a simple way to accomplish this. A water sensor is an effective, simple, and economical solution. Learn how they work and why you should connect water sensors to your Medford smart home.

How water sensors protect Medford properties

Water enters homes in many ways, whether from a storm-related event, plumbing issue, appliance malfunction, or human error. However it takes place, you have to know at once, and this is how water sensors help. But how do they really work? 

Many water sensors are conductive and function with corresponding electrodes. When water makes contact with the electrodes, an electrical connection is formed, activating your alarm. You’ll also come across capacitive sensors that give off an electrical field. Your alarm activates when water touches the conductive areas of these sensors and interrupts the field. Optical sensors employing infrared LED light are an additional option.

Get more from your water sensor

Certain innovative water sensors give you even more defense as they feature integrated temperature sensors. This is an excellent tool in preventing pipe freezing. If there’s a severe reduction in temperature, you’ll know immediately. Taking steps before pipes break will shield you from water infiltration and exorbitant repair costs.

Why integrate water sensors into your Medford smart home? 

When water issues occur, you have to be alerted immediately. You can achieve this objective by integrating water sensors into your smart home. Whether you’re on site to hear the alarm or somewhere else, you’ll be sent an immediate alert on your mobile device. As an added benefit, your round-the-clock monitoring agents will be notified. Each second is critical in a water emergency to limit the destruction and interruption to your life.

Where should you put water sensors?

Any spot prone to an influx of water is a suitable position for water sensors. Place them in these locations:

• Bathrooms: Attach next to bathtubs or in back of toilets.
• Basements: Water frequently seeps into lower floors through cracked walls or because of excessive rain or broken sump pumps.
• Around water heaters or appliances: Any water-connected appliance could leak in time.
• Under sinks: Water sensors are ideal for identifying leaky pipes in locations not easy to see.
• Attics: Catch roof leaks early and avoid costly damage.

Install water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your property the comprehensive protection it deserves with innovative devices from Vivint. Our water sensors in Medford link to your Vivint mobile app to send you instant alerts any time your alarm activates. You also benefit from incorporated temperature sensors to prevent frozen pipes. Learn more about the smart home tools available in Medford by dialing (541) 697-3284 today.