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

One minor leak at your house can result in significant issues and thousands of dollars worth of damage. You must safeguard against this danger; fortunately, there’s a straightforward way to achieve this. A water sensor is an effective, simple, and economical solution. Learn how they work and why you might integrate water sensors into your Phoenix smart home.

How water sensors protect Phoenix homes

Water infiltrates homes in various ways, whether from an appliance malfunction, plumbing failure, storm-related event, or just human error. However it happens, you need to know at once, and this is why water sensors are important. But how precisely do they work? 

Most water sensors are conductive and function with two electrodes. When water makes contact with the electrodes, an electrical link is created, triggering your alarm. You’ll also find capacitive sensors that give off an electrical field. When water reaches the conductive areas of these components, the field is disrupted, and your alarm activates. Optical sensors using infrared LED light are an additional option.

Get more from your water sensor

Certain innovative water sensors provide even more defense as they feature built-in temperature sensors. This is an exceptional tool in preventing frozen pipes. If there’s a drastic reduction in temperature, you’ll know immediately. Taking measures before pipes burst will protect you from flooding and exorbitant repair costs.

Why integrate water sensors into your Phoenix smart home? 

When water emergencies happen, you need to be notified at once. You can reach this goal by connecting water sensors to your smart home. Whether you’re there to hear the alarm or away, you’ll receive an instant alert on your mobile device. As an added benefit, your round-the-clock monitoring team will be informed. Each second matters in a water emergency to control the destruction and interruption to your family.

Where should you place water sensors?

Any spot susceptible to flooding is an ideal place for water sensors. Think about installing in these locations:

• Bathrooms: Place close to bathtubs or behind toilets.
• Basements: Water often infiltrates lower levels through leaky walls or due to heavy rain or malfunctioning sump pumps.
• Next to water heaters or appliances: Any water-using appliance might leak over time.
• Below sinks: Water sensors are perfect for discovering leaky pipes in place not easy to see.
• Attics: Detect roof leaks early and avert costly damage.

Request water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your residence the robust protection it needs with advanced tools from Vivint. Our water sensors in Phoenix link to your Vivint smartphone app to deliver immediate alerts when your alarm goes off. You also get integrated temperature sensors to avoid frozen pipes. Learn more about the smart home tools available in Phoenix by calling (602) 755-6051 today.