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

One tiny leak at your property can lead to significant issues and thousands in damage. You must protect against this threat; thankfully, there’s an easy way to do so. A water sensor is a simple, effective, and affordable solution. See how they work and why you ought to connect water sensors to your Virginia Beach smart home.

How water sensors protect Virginia Beach homes

Water enters homes in many ways, whether from an appliance breakdown, plumbing failure, weather-related event, or simple human error. Whatever way it happens, you need to know immediately, and this is how water sensors help. But how exactly do they work? 

Many water sensors are conductive and function with two electrodes. When water comes in contact with the electrodes, an electrical link is established, triggering your alarm. You’ll also come across capacitive sensors that release an electrical field. When water contacts the conductive surfaces of these devices, the field is disrupted, and your alarm activates. Optical sensors using infrared LED light are another option.

Get more protection from water sensors

Certain innovative water sensors offer even more protection as they use incorporated temperature sensors. This is an exceptional tool in preventing pipe freezing. If there’s a severe drop in temperature, you’ll find out at once. Taking steps before pipes burst will protect you from water infiltration and exorbitant repair costs.

Why integrate water sensors into your Virginia Beach smart home? 

When water emergencies arise, you need to be notified right away. 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 mobile device. In addition, your round-the-clock monitoring specialists will be informed. Each moment matters in a water emergency to limit the damage and disruption to your life.

Where should you install water sensors?

Any area at risk of water infiltration is a suitable place for water sensors. Consider installing in these spots:

• Bathrooms: Attach in back of toilets or near tubs.
• Basements: Water frequently seeps into lower floors via leaky walls or because of excessive rain or broken sump pumps.
• Around water heaters or appliances: Any water-using appliance may eventually leak.
• Below sinks: Water sensors are perfect for detecting leaky pipes in areas not easy to see.
• Attics: Identify roof leaks quickly and avoid expensive repairs.

Install water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your home the comprehensive protection it deserves with Vivint’s innovative devices. Our water sensors in Virginia Beach link to your Vivint smartphone app to deliver immediate updates when your alarm activates. You also enjoy incorporated temperature sensors to avert pipe freezing. Discover all the smart home components available in Virginia Beach by calling (757) 294-8561 today.