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

One tiny leak in your home can lead to significant difficulties and thousands in damage. You have to protect against this risk; fortunately, there’s a simple way to do so. A water sensor is a simple, effective, and economical solution. Explore how they work and why you should connect water sensors to your Camden smart home.

How water sensors protect Camden homes

Water infiltrates homes in various ways, whether from a plumbing issue, weather-related event, appliance snafu, or simple human error. However it happens, you must know at once, and this is where water sensors come in. But how exactly do they work? 

Most water sensors are conductive and operate with a pair of electrodes. When water makes contact with the electrodes, an electrical link is established, activating your alarm. You’ll also find capacitive sensors that give off an electrical field. Your alarm activates when water contacts the conductive parts of these components and disrupts the field. Optical sensors employing infrared LED light are another choice.

Get more from your water sensor

A few specialized water sensors give you even more peace of mind as they feature built-in temperature sensors. This is an effective way to prevent pipe freezing. If there’s an extreme decrease in temperature, you’ll find out right away. Taking action before pipes burst will protect you from flooding and costly repairs.

Why integrate water sensors into your Camden smart home? 

When water problems happen, you need to be alerted at once. You can reach 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 immediate notification on your mobile device. In addition, your round-the-clock monitoring specialists will be alerted. Every second counts in a water emergency to control the destruction and interruption to your household.

Where should you put water sensors?

Any area at risk of an influx of water is an ideal position for water sensors. Put them in these spots:

• Bathrooms: Attach next to bathtubs or at the back of toilets.
• Basements: Water often infiltrates lower levels through damaged walls or due to excess rain or faulty sump pumps.
• Near water heaters or appliances: Any water-using appliance might leak over time.
• Below sinks: Water sensors are great for identifying plumbing leaks in areas hidden from view.
• Attics: Identify roof leaks early and avoid costly damage.

Get water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your home the complete protection it needs with Vivint’s innovative tools. Our water sensors in Camden link to your Vivint cell phone app to provide automatic updates any time your alarm is triggered. You also get incorporated temperature sensors to prevent pipe freezing. Learn more about the smart home tools available in Camden by dialing (856) 746-6164 today.