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

One small leak at your property can lead to big issues and thousands of dollars worth of damage. You have to defend against this danger; fortunately, there’s an easy way to do so. A water sensor is an effective, simple, and economical solution. See how they work and why you should connect water sensors to your Chattanooga smart home.

How water sensors safeguard Chattanooga your home

Water penetrates homes in various ways, whether from a weather-related event, plumbing failure, appliance breakdown, or just human error. However it takes place, you need to know right away, and this is where water sensors come in. But how do they really work? 

Many water sensors are conductive and work with two electrodes. When water comes in contact with the electrodes, an electrical link is formed, triggering your alarm. You’ll also find capacitive sensors that emit an electrical field. When water reaches the conductive surfaces of these components, the field is interrupted, and your alarm activates. Optical sensors employing infrared LED light are another possibility.

Get more from your water sensor

Some specialized water sensors offer even more peace of mind as they have incorporated temperature sensors. This is a helpful way to prevent pipe freezing. If there’s a severe decrease in temperature, you’ll know right away. Taking action before pipes rupture will protect you from water infiltration and exorbitant repair costs.

Why connect water sensors to your Chattanooga smart home? 

When water problems occur, you have to be notified right away. You can reach this goal by incorporating water sensors into your smart home. Whether you’re home to hear the alarm or not, you’ll receive an immediate update on your smartphone. As an additional backup, your 24/7 monitoring team will be informed. Each moment counts in a water emergency to minimize the destruction and disruption to your household.

Where should you install water sensors?

Any spot prone to an influx of water is a suitable place for water sensors. Consider installing in these locations:

• Bathrooms: Attach close to bathtubs or at the back of toilets.
• Basements: Water often enters lower levels via cracked walls or due to excessive rain or broken sump pumps.
• Next to water heaters or appliances: Any water-utilizing appliance may ultimately leak.
• Underneath sinks: Water sensors are ideal for discovering leaky pipes in locations you can’t see.
• Attics: Detect roof leaks promptly and prevent expensive repairs.

Install water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your residence the robust protection it needs with innovative devices from Vivint. Our water sensors in Chattanooga integrate with your Vivint smartphone app to send you automatic updates any time your alarm goes off. You also get incorporated temperature sensors to avert pipe freezing. Discover all the smart home tools available in Chattanooga by reaching out to (423) 561-9767 today.