One of the reasons that burst pipes and water leaks can a serious amount of water damage is that the leaks can go undetected for an extended period of time. Sometimes leaks will be very obvious, with water spraying out, but some leaks may be behind a wall or inside a ceiling where the water trickling out doesn’t make enough sound to be easily heard.
The danger of an undetected leak is that the problems can compound over time and what would have been a relatively minor repair can snowball into significant water damage.
It’s easy for water to get into places it shouldn’t because of damaged appliances, leaks, or floods, and small amounts of water can cause a significant amount of water damage to a home if they aren’t detected early. But smart water leak detectors can help protect your home from significant water damage in Springfield Missouri.
The Issue With Older Leak Detectors
Water leak detectors have been around for a while, but the older versions simply set off an alarm when water is detected, similar to smoke detectors. The problem with this was that someone needed to be home to hear the alarm go off. If no one was home because they’re at work or on vacation, no one would hear it and you can end up with as much water damage as you’d get without the leak detector.
Smart Water Leak Detectors are Now Available
New water leak detectors have been created that can provide notifications through text or apps in addition to the audible alarm. This means that even if you aren’t home, you’ll still know when water has been detected. Depending on the type of smart water detector, it’s possible to have your water supply automatically turned off to prevent significant water damage, even if you aren’t home.
How Smart Leak Detectors Work
When you purchase a smart water leak detection system, you’ll receive several moisture sensors that can be placed in your home close to areas where water damage is more likely, such as near plumbing fixtures or close to the roof. With batteries, it’s possible to place these sensors almost anywhere.
Options That May be Included
Some more expensive detectors have various options available, so you can fine-tune what triggers alerts. For some models, you can set the minimum amount of water detected, so you don’t get an alert for a small amount of water. It’s also possible to use some to check for temperature variations within the home.
Integration into Smart Home Systems
Smart water leak detectors can often be integrated into a new or existing smart home system. This means they can be connected with other detectors and controlled through an app on your smartphone. This makes it easier to monitor the detectors no matter where you are and, depending on the type of smart water leak detector, it may make it easier to make adjustments as needed or to know when to change the batteries.
Installing The Smart Leak Detectors
Installing smart water leak detectors isn’t difficult, and you won’t need to purchase expensive tools to do it. Simply turn on the detector following the manufacturer’s instructions and place them where leaks could occur. You may need to take further action to integrate the sensors with a smart home system. You’ll want to check the sensors at least yearly to make sure they’re working properly.
Water leaks can cause significant water damage to homes, but it is possible today to get alerts on your phone, so you may be able to prevent the worst damage. However, if you do ever experience water damage, call the professionals at PuroClean Certified Restoration to make sure the water restoration job is done right.