How does a water sensor work and why use one with your Lafayette smart home?

One small leak in your home can result in major difficulties and thousands in damage. You have to defend against this threat; luckily, there’s a straightforward way to accomplish this. A water sensor is a budget-friendly, simple, and effective solution. See how they work and why you might connect water sensors to your Lafayette smart home.

How water sensors shield Lafayette your home

Water enters homes in various ways, whether from a storm-related incident, plumbing issue, appliance breakdown, or simple human error. However it occurs, you have to know at once, 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 invades the space between the electrodes, an electrical link is formed, activating your alarm. You’ll also come across capacitive sensors that emit an electrical field. Your alarm activates when water touches the conductive surfaces of these components and interrupts the field. Optical sensors using infrared LED light are an additional option.

Get more protection from water sensors

Certain innovative water sensors give you even more protection as they use incorporated temperature sensors. This is an effective way to prevent frozen pipes. If there’s a drastic reduction in temperature, you’ll know immediately. Taking measures before pipes burst will shield you from water damage and exorbitant repair costs.

Why incorporate water sensors into your Lafayette smart home? 

When water problems happen, you must be alerted right away. You can reach this objective by connecting water sensors to your smart home. Whether you’re there to hear the alarm or away, you’ll be sent an automatic alert on your smartphone. In addition, your 24/7 monitoring agents will be notified. Every second is critical in a water emergency to limit the destruction and interruption to your life.

Where should you place water sensors?

Any area at risk of flooding is an ideal position for water sensors. Think about installing in these locations:

• Bathrooms: Attach next to tubs or at the back of toilets.
• Basements: Water frequently infiltrates basements through leaky walls or due to excess rain or malfunctioning sump pumps.
• Near water heaters or appliances: Any water-connected appliance may leak at some point.
• Under sinks: Water sensors are ideal for detecting pipe leaks in place not easy to see.
• Attics: Identify roof leaks quickly and avert costly damage.

Get water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your home the comprehensive protection it requires with Vivint’s advanced components. Our water sensors in Lafayette connect to your Vivint cell phone app to deliver immediate updates whenever your alarm goes off. You also benefit from integrated temperature sensors to prevent pipe freezing. Learn more about the smart home components available in Lafayette by dialing (765) 540-9213 today.