How does a water sensor work and why connect one to your Los Angeles smart home?

One tiny leak at your house can lead to major issues and thousands of dollars worth of damage. You must defend against this danger; luckily, there’s a straightforward way to do so. A water sensor is an effective, simple, and budget-friendly solution. See how they work and why you should connect water sensors to your Los Angeles smart home.

How water sensors shield Los Angeles your home

Water infiltrates homes in various ways, whether from an appliance breakdown, plumbing issue, storm-related incident, or simple human error. However it happens, you must know at once, and this is how water sensors help. But how precisely do they work? 

The majority of water sensors are conductive and function with a pair of electrodes. When water enters the area between the electrodes, an electrical connection is established, triggering your alarm. You’ll also come across capacitive sensors that give off an electrical field. When water contacts the conductive areas of these components, the field is disrupted, and your alarm activates. Optical sensors employing infrared LED light are another option.

Some water sensors give you more

Some advanced water sensors give you even more protection as they have integrated temperature sensors. This is a smart way to prevent pipe freezing. If there’s a severe drop in temperature, you’ll know right away. Taking measures before pipes break will protect you from flooding and expensive repairs.

Why incorporate water sensors into your Los Angeles smart home? 

When water issues occur, you must be alerted at once. You can reach this aim by incorporating water sensors into your smart home. Whether you’re on site to hear the alarm or away, you’ll get an immediate update on your smartphone. In addition, your 24-hour monitoring team will be informed. Every second counts in a water emergency to control the destruction and disruption to your family.

Where should you install water sensors?

Any area at risk of an influx of water is an appropriate place for water sensors. Install them in these spots:

• Bathrooms: Place in back of toilets or near bathtubs.
• Basements: Water commonly enters lower levels via leaky walls or as a result of excessive rain or broken sump pumps.
• Next to water heaters or appliances: Any water-utilizing appliance could ultimately leak.
• Underneath sinks: Water sensors are perfect for detecting leaky pipes in areas not easy to see.
• Attics: Detect roof leaks quickly and avoid expensive repairs.

Request water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your residence the robust protection it requires with Vivint’s innovative devices. Our water sensors in Los Angeles integrate with your Vivint smartphone app to deliver automatic updates whenever your alarm activates. You also enjoy integrated temperature sensors to avoid pipe freezing. Explore the smart home devices available in Los Angeles by dialing (310) 861-9194 today.