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

One tiny leak at your house can cause big problems and thousands of dollars worth of damage. You must defend against this danger; fortunately, there’s a simple 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 New Brunswick smart home.

How water sensors safeguard New Brunswick homes

Water enters homes in many ways, whether from a weather-related incident, plumbing failure, appliance malfunction, or simple human error. No matter how it occurs, you must know right away, and this is how water sensors help. But how exactly do they work? 

The majority of water sensors are conductive and operate with a pair of electrodes. When water makes contact with the electrodes, an electrical link is formed, setting off your alarm. You’ll also come across capacitive sensors that give off an electrical field. Your alarm activates when water reaches the conductive parts of these sensors and interrupts the field. Optical sensors utilizing infrared LED light are another choice.

Get more from your water sensor

Some advanced water sensors offer even more peace of mind as they feature integrated temperature sensors. This is an exceptional benefit in preventing frozen pipes. If there’s an extreme drop in temperature, you’ll be notified right away. Taking action before pipes burst will shield you from water damage and exorbitant repair costs.

Why connect water sensors to your New Brunswick smart home? 

When water issues arise, you have to be warned immediately. You can reach this goal by integrating water sensors into your smart home. Whether you’re home to hear the alarm or not, you’ll get an automatic notification on your cell phone. In addition, your 24/7 monitoring agents will be notified. Each second is critical in a water emergency to control the destruction and interruption to your household.

Where should you install water sensors?

Any area at risk of an influx of water is an ideal position for water sensors. Consider installing in these spots:

• Bathrooms: Attach near bathtubs or behind toilets.
• Basements: Water commonly seeps into lower floors through damaged walls or due to excessive rain or faulty sump pumps.
• Next to water heaters or appliances: Any water-utilizing appliance might leak in time.
• Below sinks: Water sensors are perfect for identifying plumbing leaks in areas you can’t see.
• Attics: Catch roof leaks early and prevent expensive repairs.

Get water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your home the complete protection it requires with Vivint’s modern components. Our water sensors in New Brunswick connect to your Vivint mobile app to send you instant notifications any time your alarm is triggered. You also enjoy built-in temperature sensors to avert frozen pipes. Explore the smart home tools available in New Brunswick by reaching out to (732) 607-4656 today.