In-Home Water Sensors - Which One Should You Buy?

2/14/2022 (Permalink)

If you are looking for an affordable whole-home leak detection system below we list three different choices:

Battery-powered leak alarms, which you can find at most hardware stores and home centers are a good inexpensive choice. They are easy to use – you simply place the sensors on the ground near any pipes and plumbing fixtures, such as drains, heaters and, of course, washing machines, and leave them there to monitor the situation. As soon as even a small amount of water is detected, the water leak alarms will begin to admit an extremely loud and piercing sound that will undoubtedly attract your attention.

Internet connection alarms - The next level up from the plain battery-operated leak alarms is the leak detector that can connect to the internet. These alarms can wirelessly send information to you via your home internet modem so that even if you are not home, you can be instantly alerted to any leaks and quickly act to get home and turn the water off before disaster strikes.

One step better than even internet-enabled leak detection systems are single-point shutoff systems. These kinds of systems are ideal for those of you who spend a lot of time away from home, and who may not be able to get back quickly when a leak happens. These leak detectors are plugged into the main electrical system, rather than running on batteries, so you never have to worry about them stopping working because they are out of juice. Single-point shutoff systems use a sensor that is placed on the floor, but which is held inside an appliance pan, to detect water. When a leak is detected, a shutoff valve turns the supply off so that your appliances, such as dishwashers and washing machines, cannot keep pumping out water. This kind of system is especially good for using large household appliances that are kept above the basement level, because things like washing machines can leak a large volume of water and if that water is seeping through a ceiling or floor, it can cause a lot of water damage quickly.

If you suffer any water damage; please call SERVPRO of Greeley/Windsor at 970-353-1388.