{"id":4500,"date":"2024-08-22T11:00:37","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T15:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=4500"},"modified":"2024-11-25T12:22:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T17:22:25","slug":"water-detection-unsurpassed-protection-for-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/water-detection-unsurpassed-protection-for-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Leak Detection: Unsurpassed Protection for Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Water leaks are one of the most common and costly causes of damage to a home.\u00c2\u00a0 If not addressed immediately, water leaks can destroy floors, walls, furniture, electronics and personal property.\u00c2\u00a0 This can be a big problem If you own a vacation home that sits empty for months. It is also beneficial if you own a rental property with tenants. The water leak “police” (otherwise known as a whole house water detection system)<\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0is one of the best ways to protect your investment from catastrophic water damage.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong>Whether you are there or not, a whole house water detection system<\/a><\/strong> will monitor your property 24\/7 and prevent damage from water leaks, drips and flooding.\"Whole<\/a><\/p>\n

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How Does a Whole House System Work?<\/h2>\n

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A whole house water detection system has an automatic water shutoff valve on the main water supply pipe.\u00c2\u00a0 If a leak is detected anywhere in your home, it turns off the main water supply line<\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong>so the entire house is protected<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Most whole house systems use sensors<\/strong> which could be either wired or wireless. They should be placed where leaks are likely to occur, like next to an appliance or in the basement or attic. WaterCop<\/a><\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0supports an unlimited number of sensors so you can monitor locations everywhere in the house.<\/p>\n

Another type of whole house system, like the one by FloLogic<\/a>.<\/strong> It\u00c2\u00a0uses a flow meter<\/strong> that monitors the level of water coming into the house. It shuts off the water main if the flow exceeds a preset limit<\/strong>.\u00c2\u00a0 (While very effective, this type of system does not monitor water leaks caused by non-plumbing issues, like a leaky roof.)<\/p>\n

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Top Causes of Home Water Leaks<\/h2>\n

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\"WaterCop<\/a>Vacation homes and rental properties should have water detection system so the home can be monitored for leaks from top to bottom.\u00c2\u00a0 Here is a list of the most common sources of water leaks and reasons why they fail.\u00c2\u00a0 These are the places you will want to locate your water leak sensors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

1. Water Heaters<\/strong> — Water heaters that have passed their life expectancy (typically 10+ years) can start to rust or corrode. This can quickly turn into a leak.<\/p>\n

2. Washing Machines<\/strong> — Washing machine fixtures may corrode and the connections can loosen due to time and movement, resulting in leaks.\u00c2\u00a0 Note that a leaking washing machine located on a main floor or higher can cause extensive damage on the levels below.<\/em><\/p>\n

3. Dishwasher<\/strong> — An improper seal at the door or a build-up of deposits and chemicals can cause its seals to break down.\u00c2\u00a0 Leaks can be hard to detect because they are underneath or behind.<\/p>\n

4. Refrigerators, freezers and icemakers<\/strong> — Leaking pipes and hoses are often overlooked because they’re behind or under the fridge or freezer.\u00c2\u00a0 A loose hose connection for the icemaker is another common cause of leakage.<\/p>\n

5. Toilets<\/strong> — In a newer home, sudden toilet failure can be caused by a faulty supply line or fill valve.\u00c2\u00a0 Older homes are more likely to develop a slow, seeping leak.\u00c2\u00a0 Clogs are common problems in new and old toilets and causing messy overflows.<\/p>\n

6. Bathroom sinks, tubs and showers<\/strong> — Forgetting to turn off the water is a big cause of bathroom floods!\u00c2\u00a0 So are clogged drains, broken plumbing behind walls, old or damaged caulk and grout, faulty drain pipes and cracked shower pans.<\/p>\n

7. Attics, basements and garages<\/strong> — Leaks in these out-of-the-way places often go unnoticed until too late.\u00c2\u00a0 Causes include old or faulty plumbing, a leaky roof, cracked flooring or rising groundwater.<\/p>\n

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Alerts and Remote Control<\/h2>\n

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\"Mi<\/a>A water leak “police” system is a favorite with absentee homeowners and landlords. It watches out for their property when they’re away.\u00c2\u00a0 A DIY water detection system part of a home automation system<\/strong><\/a> so you’ll get alerting and remote control features<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Depending upon the type of home automation controller<\/a><\/strong> you pick, your whole house water detection system can alert you via phone call, email and\/or text message<\/strong> to let you know that a water leak occurred and the water main has been turned off.\u00c2\u00a0 You’ll also be able to remotely open and close your main water supply<\/strong>, so you can shut down the entire plumbing system from wherever you happen to be.<\/p>\n

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Additional Reading<\/h2>\n

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Protecting your vacation home or rental property from water leaks is difficult when you aren’t around all of the time, which is why installing a water leak “police” whole house water detection system<\/strong><\/a> is one of the easiest and cost-effective decisions you can make.<\/p>\n

When shopping for a water detection system, note that the diameter of your automatic water shutoff valves must be matched to the your pipe<\/strong>.\u00c2\u00a0 Most shutoff valves are available in standard diameters: 1-\u00c2\u00bc” The WaterCop<\/a><\/strong> system offers the widest range of sizes.\u00c2\u00a0 For more help in choosing a whole house water detection system, as well as information on automatic water shut off valves for a single appliance<\/strong>, go to How to Protect Your Home from Costly Water Leaks.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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