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

One minor leak in your home can cause significant problems and thousands in damage. You have to defend against this threat; fortunately, 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 should integrate water sensors into your Lincoln smart home.

How water sensors protect Lincoln properties

Water enters homes in numerous ways, whether from a weather-related incident, plumbing issue, appliance snafu, or just human error. However it occurs, you have to know at once, and this is how water sensors help. But how do they really work? 

Many water sensors are conductive and work with a pair of electrodes. When water enters the space between the electrodes, an electrical circuit is created, triggering your alarm. You’ll also find capacitive sensors that give off an electrical field. Your alarm activates when water touches the conductive surfaces of these sensors and disrupts the field. Optical sensors employing infrared LED light are another possibility.

Get more protection from water sensors

Certain advanced water sensors offer even more defense as they use incorporated temperature sensors. This is a helpful way to prevent pipe freezing. If there’s a drastic reduction in temperature, you’ll be notified right away. Taking measures before pipes burst will shield you from flooding and expensive repairs.

Why integrate water sensors into your Lincoln smart home? 

When water problems happen, you need to be warned right away. You can achieve this goal by incorporating water sensors into your smart home. Whether you’re there to hear the alarm or not, you’ll be sent an instant notification on your cell phone. In addition, your round-the-clock monitoring specialists will be notified. Every moment matters in a water emergency to minimize the destruction and disruption to your life.

Where should you install water sensors?

Any spot prone to water infiltration is an appropriate position for water sensors. Think about installing in these areas:

• Bathrooms: Position next to tubs or in back of toilets.
• Basements: Water frequently seeps into basements via damaged walls or due to heavy rain or malfunctioning sump pumps.
• Next to water heaters or appliances: Any water-utilizing appliance might eventually leak.
• Under sinks: Water sensors are perfect for identifying plumbing leaks in locations hidden from view.
• Attics: Catch roof leaks promptly and prevent costly damage.

Request water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your residence the complete protection it deserves with modern tools from Vivint. Our water sensors in Lincoln link to your Vivint mobile app to send you automatic updates any time your alarm goes off. You also benefit from incorporated temperature sensors to avert pipe freezing. Discover all the smart home devices available in Lincoln by reaching out to (402) 545-5763 today.