How does a water sensor work and why install one with your Shreveport smart home?

One tiny leak at your property can lead to major issues and thousands of dollars worth of damage. You have to safeguard against this danger; fortunately, there’s an easy way to do so. A water sensor is a simple, effective, and affordable solution. Explore how they work and why you might integrate water sensors into your Shreveport smart home.

How water sensors safeguard Shreveport homes

Water enters homes in many ways, whether from a plumbing issue, storm-related event, appliance snafu, or simple human error. Whatever way it happens, you must know immediately, and this is how water sensors help. But how exactly do they work? 

Many water sensors are conductive and operate with corresponding electrodes. When water reaches the electrodes, an electrical circuit is formed, triggering your alarm. You’ll also find capacitive sensors that emit an electrical field. When water contacts the conductive areas of these components, the field is broken, and your alarm sounds. Optical sensors using infrared LED light are another possibility.

Get more protection from water sensors

Certain innovative water sensors provide even more protection as they have built-in temperature sensors. This is an outstanding tool in preventing frozen pipes. If there’s an extreme reduction in temperature, you’ll be notified immediately. Taking steps before pipes rupture will shield you from flooding and costly repairs.

Why integrate water sensors into your Shreveport smart home? 

When water issues happen, you have to be alerted immediately. You can achieve this objective by connecting water sensors to your smart home. Whether you’re home to hear the alarm or somewhere else, you’ll be sent an automatic alert on your cell phone. As an additional backup, your round-the-clock monitoring agents will be alerted. Each moment matters in a water emergency to control the destruction and interruption to your household.

Where should you install water sensors?

Any spot susceptible to flooding is an appropriate position for water sensors. Install them in these spots:

• Bathrooms: Position at the back of toilets or close to tubs.
• Basements: Water commonly seeps into lower floors via leaky walls or due to excess rain or malfunctioning sump pumps.
• Around water heaters or appliances: Any water-utilizing appliance may leak in time.
• Underneath sinks: Water sensors are great for identifying plumbing leaks in place you can’t see.
• Attics: Detect roof leaks early and avert costly damage.

Get water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your property the comprehensive protection it deserves with innovative tools from Vivint. Our water sensors in Shreveport connect to your Vivint smartphone app to deliver instant alerts whenever your alarm is triggered. You also enjoy integrated temperature sensors to prevent pipe freezing. Learn more about the smart home components available in Shreveport by calling (318) 612-1329 today.