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

One tiny leak at your house can cause major issues and thousands of dollars in damage. You need to safeguard against this danger; thankfully, there’s an easy way to do so. A water sensor is a simple, effective, and affordable solution. Learn how they work and why you should integrate water sensors into your Bellingham smart home.

How water sensors safeguard Bellingham properties

Water enters homes in numerous ways, whether from a plumbing failure, storm-related incident, appliance malfunction, or human error. However it takes place, you must know at once, and this is why water sensors are important. But how do they really work? 

Most water sensors are conductive and work with a pair of electrodes. When water reaches the electrodes, an electrical link is created, triggering your alarm. You’ll also discover capacitive sensors that give off an electrical field. Your alarm triggers when water contacts the conductive areas of these sensors and interrupts the field. Optical sensors using infrared LED light are another possibility.

Get more from your water sensor

Some advanced water sensors give you even more protection as they use built-in temperature sensors. This is a helpful way to prevent frozen pipes. If there’s an extreme drop in temperature, you’ll be notified right away. Taking measures before pipes break will protect you from water infiltration and costly repairs.

Why connect water sensors to your Bellingham smart home? 

When water emergencies occur, you have to be alerted at once. You can reach this objective by incorporating water sensors into your smart home. Whether you’re home to hear the alarm or somewhere else, you’ll receive an instant update on your mobile device. In addition, your 24-hour monitoring specialists will be informed. Every moment counts in a water emergency to minimize the damage and interruption to your life.

Where should you place water sensors?

Any spot susceptible to flooding is an ideal position for water sensors. Think about installing in these areas:

• Bathrooms: Position at the back of toilets or next to tubs.
• Basements: Water often seeps into basements through damaged walls or because of heavy rain or faulty sump pumps.
• Next to water heaters or appliances: Any water-utilizing appliance might leak in time.
• Below sinks: Water sensors are great for detecting plumbing leaks in areas not easy to see.
• Attics: Catch roof leaks early and prevent expensive repairs.

Get water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your property the robust protection it requires with Vivint’s modern components. Our water sensors in Bellingham connect to your Vivint cell phone app to deliver instant updates any time your alarm goes off. You also enjoy integrated temperature sensors to prevent frozen pipes. Learn more about the smart home devices available in Bellingham by calling (360) 968-8970 today.