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

One tiny leak at your property can result in major difficulties and thousands in damage. You must protect against this risk; fortunately, there’s a straightforward way to achieve this. A water sensor is an effective, simple, and affordable solution. See how they work and why you ought to connect water sensors to your Amarillo smart home.

How water sensors safeguard Amarillo homes

Water infiltrates homes in numerous ways, whether from a plumbing problem, storm-related event, appliance snafu, or just human error. Whatever way it happens, you need to know at once, and this is where water sensors come in. But how do they really work? 

The majority of water sensors are conductive and work with corresponding electrodes. When water infiltrates the space between the electrodes, an electrical link is established, setting off your alarm. You’ll also find capacitive sensors that give off an electrical field. Your alarm activates when water reaches the conductive areas of these components and interrupts the field. Optical sensors utilizing infrared LED light are another possibility.

Get more protection from water sensors

Some innovative water sensors give you even more peace of mind as they use integrated temperature sensors. This is an exceptional feature in preventing pipe freezing. If there’s a severe drop in temperature, you’ll know immediately. Taking measures before pipes burst will protect you from water infiltration and expensive repairs.

Why incorporate water sensors into your Amarillo smart home? 

When water emergencies arise, you need to be notified immediately. You can achieve this objective by connecting water sensors to your smart home. Whether you’re on site to hear the alarm or not, you’ll receive an automatic notification on your mobile device. As an additional backup, your 24-hour monitoring specialists will be notified. Each moment matters in a water emergency to control the destruction and disturbance to your family.

Where should you put water sensors?

Any spot susceptible to water infiltration is an appropriate position for water sensors. Consider installing in these areas:

• Bathrooms: Place close to bathtubs or at the back of toilets.
• Basements: Water frequently enters lower levels through leaky walls or due to heavy rain or malfunctioning sump pumps.
• Near water heaters or appliances: Any water-using appliance might over time leak.
• Underneath sinks: Water sensors are great for discovering leaky pipes in place you can’t see.
• Attics: Identify roof leaks early and avert expensive repairs.

Request water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your property the comprehensive protection it deserves with Vivint’s modern devices. Our water sensors in Amarillo connect to your Vivint mobile app to send you immediate alerts when your alarm activates. You also benefit from incorporated temperature sensors to avoid pipe freezing. Explore the smart home tools available in Amarillo by dialing (806) 615-4222 today.