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

One tiny leak in your home can result in major issues and thousands in damage. You must safeguard against this threat; thankfully, there’s an easy way to achieve this. A water sensor is an effective, simple, and budget-friendly solution. Explore how they work and why you should connect water sensors to your Yakima smart home.

How water sensors safeguard Yakima properties

Water infiltrates homes in various ways, whether from a storm-related incident, plumbing issue, appliance snafu, or just human error. No matter how it occurs, you need to know right away, and this is why water sensors are important. But how precisely do they work? 

Most water sensors are conductive and function with a pair of electrodes. When water invades the space between the electrodes, an electrical link is created, activating your alarm. You’ll also find capacitive sensors that emit an electrical field. Your alarm sounds when water contacts the conductive surfaces of these devices and interrupts the field. Optical sensors utilizing infrared LED light are an additional option.

Some water sensors give you more

Some innovative water sensors provide even more protection as they use incorporated temperature sensors. This is a smart way to prevent pipe freezing. If there’s a drastic reduction in temperature, you’ll know at once. Taking steps before pipes break will protect you from water damage and exorbitant repair costs.

Why incorporate water sensors into your Yakima smart home? 

When water emergencies happen, you have to be alerted right away. You can attain this objective by incorporating water sensors into your smart home. Whether you’re on site to hear the alarm or away, you’ll get an automatic notification on your cell phone. In addition, your round-the-clock monitoring specialists will be alerted. Every moment is critical in a water emergency to limit the damage and disturbance to your family.

Where should you place water sensors?

Any spot susceptible to flooding is a suitable place for water sensors. Install them in these areas:

• Bathrooms: Place next to bathtubs or in back of toilets.
• Basements: Water commonly seeps into lower levels via damaged walls or due to excessive rain or malfunctioning sump pumps.
• Around water heaters or appliances: Any water-connected appliance may ultimately leak.
• Below sinks: Water sensors are ideal for detecting pipe leaks in areas not easy to see.
• Attics: Identify roof leaks quickly and avert costly repairs.

Install water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your home the complete protection it requires with advanced devices from Vivint. Our water sensors in Yakima connect to your Vivint smartphone app to send you immediate notifications when your alarm goes off. You also enjoy incorporated temperature sensors to avoid pipe freezing. Learn more about the smart home tools available in Yakima by reaching out to (509) 790-6958 today.