Water Alarms
Installing a water alarm system to your household appliances can prevent a water
leak from costing thousands of dollars of damage. Water alarms are installed directly
to appliances and their purpose is to detect leaks and shut off the water supply
to them. Water alarms can be easily installed by the homeowner and are economical
in use. There is no need to hire a professional to install them. There are several
advantages ensuring the protection of your home from water damage.
A flooding event could go undetected for hours before someone notices the problem.
In this time, extensive damage will occurs to your home and personal belongings.
However, as soon as there is any sign of seepage, a water alarm will stop the water
supply from its source.
The number one source of water damage in homes is the washing machine. A water alarm
is specifically designed to prevent your home from flooding if your washing machine
develops a fault due to defective internal components or split hoses.
The second appliance that is likely to develop a water leak problem is your water
heater. Water heaters are continually under pressure. This pressure can cause leaks
from valves, compression joints and hoses. Additionally after many years of use,
corrosion can occur in the boiler which is another cause of leaks. It is far cheaper
to install a water alarm and prevent the leak in the first place.
Simply connect the motorized valve to the water supply line and place the water
leak sensor on the floor at the base of the water heater. The valve will remain
open unless a water leak is detected. If water is detected on the sensor then the
valve will close thus shutting off the water supply and sounding an alarm. It will
stay closed until the problem is rectified. You are alerted as soon as the sensor
comes into contact with water so there is minimal chance that you will have expensive
water damage to deal with so the risk is virtually eliminated.
The constant vibrating of refrigerators can cause damage to the small water lines
inside the appliance leading to potential leaks. Again, a water alarm can prevent
unexpected leaking and can shut off the mains supply to the refrigerator, whether
you are at home or not.
Water alarms prevent expensive devastation to you home and personal belongings which
may be caused by faulty, malfunctioning or worn out appliances. By installing a
water alarm to your washing machine, water heater and refrigerator you can virtually
eliminate the chance of expensive water damage. Water alarms are inexpensive and
simple to install and may reduce your
insurance premiums.