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

One small leak at your house can lead to significant issues and thousands of dollars worth of damage. You must protect against this risk; fortunately, there’s an easy way to achieve this. A water sensor is a simple, effective, and budget-friendly solution. See how they work and why you ought to connect water sensors to your Ventura smart home.

How water sensors shield Ventura properties

Water penetrates homes in many ways, whether from a broken appliance, plumbing problem, weather-related incident, or just human error. Whatever way it occurs, you need to know right away, and this is where water sensors come in. But how do they really work? 

Most water sensors are conductive and operate with two electrodes. When water comes in contact with the electrodes, an electrical connection is formed, activating your alarm. You’ll also discover capacitive sensors that emit an electrical field. Your alarm sounds when water reaches the conductive surfaces of these components and disrupts the field. Optical sensors utilizing infrared LED light are an additional possibility.

Get more protection from water sensors

A few specialized water sensors provide even more protection as they feature built-in temperature sensors. This is an outstanding feature in preventing pipe freezing. If there’s a drastic drop in temperature, you’ll be notified immediately. Taking action before pipes break will shield you from flooding and costly repairs.

Why incorporate water sensors into your Ventura smart home? 

When water emergencies arise, you need to be alerted right away. You can reach this goal by incorporating water sensors into your smart home. Whether you’re on site to hear the alarm or not, you’ll get an automatic alert on your cell phone. As an added benefit, your round-the-clock monitoring team will be alerted. Every second matters in a water emergency to control the destruction and interruption to your family.

Where should you put water sensors?

Any area susceptible to flooding is an appropriate place for water sensors. Consider installing in these spots:

• Bathrooms: Attach close to tubs or in back of toilets.
• Basements: Water frequently seeps into basements through leaky walls or due to excessive rain or broken sump pumps.
• Near water heaters or appliances: Any water-connected appliance may eventually leak.
• Underneath sinks: Water sensors are great for identifying leaky pipes in areas you can’t see.
• Attics: Detect roof leaks promptly and avert expensive repairs.

Request water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your residence the comprehensive protection it requires with modern components from Vivint. Our water sensors in Ventura integrate with your Vivint mobile app to send you immediate alerts whenever your alarm activates. You also enjoy built-in temperature sensors to prevent frozen pipes. Learn more about the smart home components available in Ventura by dialing (805) 590-5999 today.