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

One small leak in your home can result in major difficulties and thousands of dollars in damage. You have to protect against this threat; fortunately, there’s an easy way to achieve this. A water sensor is a simple, effective, and economical solution. Learn how they work and why you should connect water sensors to your Springfield smart home.

How water sensors protect Springfield your home

Water penetrates homes in numerous ways, whether from an appliance malfunction, plumbing failure, weather-related incident, or just human error. However it occurs, you need to know at once, and this is why water sensors are important. But how do they really work? 

The majority of water sensors are conductive and work with a pair of electrodes. When water reaches the electrodes, an electrical link is established, activating your alarm. You’ll also come across capacitive sensors that emit an electrical field. Your alarm sounds when water touches the conductive parts of these devices and disrupts the field. Optical sensors using infrared LED light are another choice.

Some water sensors give you more

A few innovative water sensors give you even more defense as they use integrated temperature sensors. This is a smart way to prevent pipe freezing. If there’s a drastic reduction in temperature, you’ll be notified immediately. Taking action before pipes rupture will save you from flooding and expensive repairs.

Why connect water sensors to your Springfield smart home? 

When water issues happen, you need to be alerted right away. You can achieve this aim by integrating water sensors into your smart home. Whether you’re there to hear the alarm or somewhere else, you’ll be sent an automatic update on your smartphone. As an added benefit, your 24/7 monitoring agents will be notified. Each second matters in a water emergency to control the damage and disruption to your family.

Where should you place water sensors?

Any spot prone to flooding is an ideal position for water sensors. Place them in these locations:

• Bathrooms: Place near bathtubs or in back of toilets.
• Basements: Water commonly infiltrates lower floors via cracked walls or as a result of excessive rain or faulty sump pumps.
• Next to water heaters or appliances: Any water-connected appliance could leak over time.
• Below sinks: Water sensors are ideal for detecting plumbing leaks in locations hidden from view.
• Attics: Catch roof leaks promptly and avert costly damage.

Get water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your home the comprehensive protection it needs with advanced devices from Vivint. Our water sensors in Springfield integrate with your Vivint cell phone app to send you instant alerts any time your alarm is triggered. You also enjoy incorporated temperature sensors to prevent pipe freezing. Learn more about the smart home devices available in Springfield by reaching out to (417) 428-8884 today.