A Leak Detector Ensures Your Home Security System’s Success

See Why They’re Important and Which Brand We Recommend for Your Fayetteville Home

When you start a home security system installation process for your Arkansas home, we’re sure you think of the basics first. You know you need a surveillance system, alarms, smart locks, and maybe even some extras like video doorbells and HVAC, audio and lighting integration. 

You’ll learn today why you shouldn’t neglect one vital environmental sensor, especially as we head into the predicted rainy, snowy winter. Read on to see why you should include a water leak detector in your home security suite, as well as one innovative product we recommend.

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Why Water Leak Detectors?

Did you know that water leaks account for more home insurance claims than fires? In fact, water damage claims have steadily increased, while other offenders have decreased or stayed the same. Homeowners’ insurance usually helps in cases of flooding, sewer backup or overflow, but will not cover gradual damage. 

It doesn’t take much water to wreak havoc on your home and cause permanent, widespread damage, as we’ve often seen in gradual roof deterioration. A visual inspection can reveal early watermarking, but other roof damage can pass undetected and plague homeowners with ice damming, mold and eventually rotting infrastructure and furnishings. 

No matter the cause, you can completely prevent water damage if you use the right tools. At AV Design Consultants, we believe that every drop counts and install leak detectors in vulnerable areas so that you can catch water leaks early.

Frozen Pipes and Floods

Arkansas might not get as many winter storms as other parts of the country. While we all agree that’s a benefit of southern living, we’re often caught off guard when cold weather strikes and might forget to prepare our homes for winter. 

Just like it’s not second nature for Arkansas natives to leave 15 minutes early for work on a snowy day, we might also forget to leave water dripping to avoid frozen pipes. If a frozen pipe bursts, water seepage can damage the home and even flood low-lying areas. A leak detector will find the location and quantity of water as soon as the incident occurs. Some tools even include freeze detectors to give you a heads up far in advance of a leak. 

Floods also prove dangerous, as they can fill spaces, like basements. In this case, your water leak detector can alert you that water has accumulated in your home, long before the storm harms your family. We can reinforce your protection by integrating your alarm to the leak sensor. 

How Can WaterCop Help You?

If a washing machine leaks, it can cause an internal basement flood. Water pressure builds up in the inlet hoses, and if you leave this water on, this force can cause leaking or even a complete pipe burst. You can prevent this catastrophe with a “smart” valve that automatically shuts off the water whenever the washer isn’t in use. Other leak-prone fixtures that WaterCop could fix include those that connect your toilets, refrigerators, sinks and much more.

This single-point leak detection and automatic shut-off system prevents leakage right at the source. End extensive water damage before it can begin at plumbing points with the most potential for leaks. Plus, you can remotely monitor events and receive notifications through WaterCop’s Smart Connect app. 

Contact Us Today!

Stop water leaks in their tracks before they harm your Fayetteville home. Since such a simple, affordable solution can prevent many catastrophes, from floods to freezing to defective pipes, we think you owe it to yourself to invest this season. Contact us at (479) 365-2201 to learn about environmental sensors or other security options, or chat with us through our contact us page here. 

 

We look forward to hearing from you soon!