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

One tiny leak in your home can result in significant difficulties and thousands in damage. You need to defend against this threat; fortunately, there’s an easy way to achieve this. A water sensor is an effective, simple, and budget-friendly solution. Learn how they work and why you might incorporate water sensors into your Waco smart home.

How water sensors safeguard Waco homes

Water infiltrates homes in various ways, whether from a weather-related incident, plumbing issue, appliance malfunction, or human error. Whatever way it happens, you must know right away, and this is how water sensors help. But how precisely do they work? 

Most water sensors are conductive and work with two electrodes. When water comes in contact with the electrodes, an electrical circuit is formed, triggering your alarm. You’ll also come across capacitive sensors that release an electrical field. Your alarm activates when water contacts the conductive parts of these sensors and disrupts the field. Optical sensors employing infrared LED light are an additional possibility.

Get more from your water sensor

Some advanced water sensors provide even more peace of mind as they use integrated temperature sensors. This is an effective way to prevent pipe freezing. If there’s an extreme decrease in temperature, you’ll be notified immediately. Taking measures before pipes break will shield you from water infiltration and costly repairs.

Why integrate water sensors into your Waco smart home? 

When water problems happen, you need to be alerted right away. You can attain this goal by connecting water sensors to your smart home. Whether you’re home to hear the alarm or not, you’ll receive an immediate notification on your mobile device. As an added benefit, your 24/7 monitoring agents will be notified. Each moment is critical in a water emergency to control the damage and interruption to your life.

Where should you install water sensors?

Any area prone to an influx of water is an ideal position for water sensors. Think about installing in these areas:

• Bathrooms: Place next to tubs or behind toilets.
• Basements: Water often enters lower floors via leaky walls or as a result of heavy rain or faulty sump pumps.
• Next to water heaters or appliances: Any water-utilizing appliance may over time leak.
• Below sinks: Water sensors are great for identifying leaky pipes in areas you can’t see.
• Attics: Catch roof leaks promptly and prevent costly repairs.

Request water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your home the robust protection it needs with modern devices from Vivint. Our water sensors in Waco link to your Vivint mobile app to deliver instant notifications when your alarm goes off. You also enjoy built-in temperature sensors to avoid pipe freezing. Explore the smart home components available in Waco by dialing (254) 970-3775 today.