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How Do Water Leak Detection Work?

Wed, Feb 15, 2023

A small water leak can go from a minor annoyance to a much bigger disaster in a matter of hours - sometimes even sooner. Water leaks also often go unnoticed for a long time, and when they are noticed, the damage is an expensive repair. Water leaks can cause flooding, which can put some homeowners out of business and put their safety at risk. For this reason, a water leak detection system is very important. But how does water leak detection work?

What is a smart home water leak sensor?

Water damage repairs can be expensive. Often we don't know there is a problem until most of the damage has been done. According to Good Housekeeping, most damage is due to broken gaskets, clogged pipes, loose connections, excessive water pressure, and more. This is where smart home leak detection comes in. Install some proper water leak sensors throughout your home and you can save yourself a ton of money on repairs as you'll have an alarm notifying you when a leak is detected. If they detect water or high humidity, the sensors trigger an alarm and send you a notification via your smart home app.

How does a water leak detection system work?

A water leak detection system works by monitoring the flow of water through the pipes. This is done by monitoring the flow of water using ultrasonic wavelengths or a mechanical turbine. These systems can then recognize water flow patterns and determine if anything is unusual. Some detection systems are very sophisticated and actually have a valve that stops the flow of water when a leak is detected.

Others - like smart water leak sensors - will let you know when there's a problem, at a much lower cost and with fewer installation hassles. These water sensors work by either being connected to the water supply line or placed in an area of the home at risk of flooding by alerting the homeowner if the water flow is abnormal.

Why do water leaks occur?

Water leaks occur for a variety of reasons, and generally the most common are in the pipes that lead to the kitchen and bathroom. This is because these pipes can clog easily, and eventually clogging will put more strain on the pipes to let the water through - increasing the pressure and associated damage.

Of course, water leaks can also come from old pipes, broken water heaters, or even leaks from excessive rain/flooding. A water leak detection system can usually help protect your home from all water hazards.

Why are water leak detection systems important?

A water leak detection system is important, and may also require you to vacate your home while it is being completed, if you want to avoid damage to your home and costly and time-consuming repairs. It can also take a long time. Leaks waste water, damage your home or business-critical equipment, and encourage unwanted organic growth. Without a water leak detection system, problems often go undetected until the damage is beyond repair, without costly and time-consuming repairs.

That doesn't include damage to items in your home that could be affected by water leaks, or long-term effects like increased home insurance rates. In fact, flood damage is the most time-consuming home insurance claim and one of the most expensive. Wouldn't it be better to avoid all this?

Now that you know the basics of water leak detection, what more do you need to know? Well, while almost all water leak detectors or sensors serve the same purpose, they don’t necessarily all function in the same way.

For example, X-Sense's water sensor triggers an alarm to notify you every time it picks up water. And, all you have to do is place the sensors in areas of your home that might be at risk of water leaks, such as washing machines, dishwashers, bathroom sinks, basements, toilets, kitchen sinks, and more. If water touches the sensor, you'll be notified.

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