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

One small leak at your property can lead to major issues and thousands in damage. You must protect against this danger; thankfully, there’s a simple way to achieve this. A water sensor is an effective, simple, and budget-friendly solution. Learn how they work and why you should connect water sensors to your Manchester smart home.

How water sensors safeguard Manchester homes

Water infiltrates homes in numerous ways, whether from a weather-related event, plumbing problem, appliance breakdown, or just human error. Whatever way it happens, you have to know immediately, and this is how water sensors help. But how exactly do they work? 

Many water sensors are conductive and work with two electrodes. When water makes contact with the electrodes, an electrical link is established, triggering your alarm. You’ll also discover capacitive sensors that emit an electrical field. Your alarm sounds when water reaches the conductive surfaces of these components and disrupts the field. Optical sensors using infrared LED light are another choice.

Some water sensors give you more

Some specialized water sensors offer even more defense as they have incorporated temperature sensors. This is an outstanding benefit in preventing frozen pipes. If there’s an extreme drop in temperature, you’ll know at once. Taking measures before pipes burst will shield you from water infiltration and costly repairs.

Why connect water sensors to your Manchester smart home? 

When water emergencies occur, you need to be alerted at once. You can attain this objective by connecting water sensors to your smart home. Whether you’re there to hear the alarm or away, you’ll receive an instant notification on your smartphone. As an additional backup, your round-the-clock monitoring team will be alerted. Every second matters in a water emergency to limit the damage and disruption to your family.

Where should you put water sensors?

Any spot susceptible to flooding is a suitable position for water sensors. Put them in these areas:

• Bathrooms: Place close to tubs or behind toilets.
• Basements: Water frequently seeps into basements via cracked walls or due to excess rain or faulty sump pumps.
• Next to water heaters or appliances: Any water-connected appliance could ultimately leak.
• Underneath sinks: Water sensors are ideal for detecting leaky pipes in locations hidden from view.
• Attics: Catch roof leaks early and prevent expensive repairs.

Get water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your residence the complete protection it needs with innovative tools from Vivint. Our water sensors in Manchester connect to your Vivint cell phone app to provide automatic alerts whenever your alarm is triggered. You also benefit from built-in temperature sensors to prevent frozen pipes. Learn more about the smart home tools available in Manchester by reaching out to (802) 944-4500 today.