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

One tiny leak in your home can result in major problems and thousands of dollars worth of damage. You must defend against this danger; thankfully, there’s a simple way to achieve this. A water sensor is a simple, effective, and economical solution. See how they work and why you might integrate water sensors into your Missoula smart home.

How water sensors safeguard Missoula homes

Water enters homes in various ways, whether from an appliance malfunction, plumbing issue, weather-related incident, or just human error. Whatever way it occurs, you need to know immediately, and this is where water sensors come in. But how do they really work? 

Many water sensors are conductive and operate with a pair of electrodes. When water invades the area between the electrodes, an electrical circuit is established, setting off your alarm. You’ll also discover capacitive sensors that release an electrical field. When water contacts the conductive surfaces of these components, the field is disrupted, and your alarm triggers. Optical sensors employing infrared LED light are another possibility.

Get more from your water sensor

A few advanced water sensors provide even more protection as they have incorporated temperature sensors. This is a helpful way to prevent frozen pipes. If there’s a drastic decrease in temperature, you’ll be notified at once. Taking action before pipes burst will save you from flooding and costly repairs.

Why connect water sensors to your Missoula smart home? 

When water issues happen, you have to be warned immediately. You can achieve this objective by connecting water sensors to your smart home. Whether you’re home to hear the alarm or not, you’ll be sent an automatic alert on your smartphone. As an additional backup, your round-the-clock monitoring agents will be notified. Each second matters in a water emergency to minimize the destruction and disruption to your household.

Where should you put water sensors?

Any area prone to water infiltration is a suitable place for water sensors. Think about installing in these spots:

• Bathrooms: Position close to tubs or in back of toilets.
• Basements: Water frequently infiltrates lower floors through leaky walls or as a result of heavy rain or malfunctioning sump pumps.
• Next to water heaters or appliances: Any water-using appliance could leak at some point.
• Underneath sinks: Water sensors are ideal for identifying plumbing leaks in locations hidden from view.
• Attics: Catch roof leaks early and prevent costly repairs.

Request water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your property the comprehensive protection it requires with modern components from Vivint. Our water sensors in Missoula link to your Vivint mobile app to provide immediate alerts when your alarm is triggered. You also enjoy built-in temperature sensors to avert frozen pipes. Discover all the smart home devices available in Missoula by reaching out to (406) 926-0627 today.