Did you know that home security systems from a security company can help reduce water damage? When people think of a security system, many people think of personal safety or fire protection. While a burglary or fire can be devastating to your property, water damage can be a huge financial drain.
How to Prevent Water Damage with a Home Security System?
Don’t Let Cold Weather Ruin Your Pipes
Sometimes our winters can surprise you with a cold snap. A water pipe can freeze and burst, and you won’t know until the ice melts and water gets everywhere. Understanding how to prevent water damage starts with proper winter pipe maintenance, but to do that, you need to be two steps ahead of the weather.
With smart home technology, you’ll receive temperature alerts as temperatures drop in your home or cottage when the temperature drops below a certain level. This will give you advance warning and help you take action to install space heaters, insulate pipes, or take other emergency measures to ensure your pipes stay warm and dry.
How to spot a water leak?
Even when you know how to prevent water damage and take all the precautions to prevent leaks, burst pipes still happen. This often happens in basements, where leaks go undetected until significant flooding has already occurred.
Water leak sensors prevent water damage
Water sensors are a great way to monitor problem areas throughout your home that may be vulnerable to water leaks. We recommend placing water leak sensors under the following areas:
Bathtubs/showers;
Toilets;
Sinks;
Dishwashers;
Washing machines;
Pipes;
Water heaters;
Garage and/or basement.
All of the above devices/locations pose the greatest potential risk of flooding. By monitoring these rooms and devices, water sensors are able to detect and notify you whenever a leak has occurred. For example, SP Legion water sensors can send you notifications to your mobile device whenever a sensor has detected a potential problem. This will allow you to turn off the water supply and prevent further damage.
Say goodbye to flooding
Property flooding can be expensive, but it can be prevented. With the right tools, you can save your home, apartment or business from major financial losses.
We can help you understand how to best protect your property from water damage. Want to learn more? Contact us today.
