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

One tiny leak at your property can lead to big problems and thousands of dollars worth of damage. You need to protect against this threat; fortunately, there’s a simple way to do so. A water sensor is a simple, effective, and affordable solution. Explore how they work and why you might integrate water sensors into your Las Vegas smart home.

How water sensors protect Las Vegas homes

Water infiltrates homes in numerous ways, whether from a plumbing issue, weather-related incident, appliance snafu, or simple human error. However it occurs, you have to know at once, and this is how water sensors help. But how precisely do they work? 

Most water sensors are conductive and work with a pair of electrodes. When water invades the area between the electrodes, an electrical connection is established, setting off your alarm. You’ll also find capacitive sensors that release an electrical field. Your alarm sounds when water contacts the conductive parts of these components and disrupts the field. Optical sensors employing infrared LED light are another possibility.

Get more protection from water sensors

Some specialized water sensors offer even more peace of mind as they use integrated temperature sensors. This is an exceptional benefit in preventing frozen pipes. If there’s a severe drop in temperature, you’ll find out right away. Taking action before pipes burst will save you from water infiltration and costly repairs.

Why integrate water sensors into your Las Vegas smart home? 

When water problems arise, you have to be alerted at once. You can achieve this goal by connecting water sensors to your smart home. Whether you’re home to hear the alarm or away, you’ll receive an automatic alert on your smartphone. In addition, your round-the-clock monitoring agents will be notified. Every second is critical in a water emergency to control the damage and disruption to your household.

Where should you place water sensors?

Any spot susceptible to flooding is an appropriate position for water sensors. Place them in these locations:

• Bathrooms: Position in back of toilets or next to tubs.
• Basements: Water often seeps into lower floors via cracked walls or as a result of excessive rain or faulty sump pumps.
• Near water heaters or appliances: Any water-using appliance could leak at some point.
• Underneath sinks: Water sensors are great for discovering pipe leaks in areas hidden from view.
• Attics: Identify roof leaks promptly and prevent costly repairs.

Get water sensors with your Vivint smart home

Give your property the comprehensive protection it requires with Vivint’s modern tools. Our water sensors in Las Vegas connect to your Vivint smartphone app to provide instant alerts whenever your alarm goes off. You also enjoy integrated temperature sensors to avert pipe freezing. Discover all the smart home devices available in Las Vegas by dialing (725) 444-7026 today.