Leak Detection Services Overview
About Water Leak Detection System
Water damage claims are on the rise due to faulty plumbing materials, failed connections, human error, and burst pipes. With water damage claims more than doubling both fire and break-ins combined, you should consider a complete water leak detection device to protect your home and your belongings.
There are many water leak detection systems on the market. Some simply sense that water is present and sound an alarm. If you’re home, you will then know to run and shut off your water. But if you’re not home, an alarm won’t help and the water is just going to continue to run. A much better form of leak detection system is one that is a “flow interrupter.” This is a system that will actually “interrupt” the flow of water if it detects a problem.
Functions Of Leak Detection System
- A leak detection system monitors the flow of water through a pipeline.
- When abnormal behavior is detected, the system cuts off the water flow to the entirety of the household by closing a valve within the leak detector.
- Leak detection systems are programmable, letting you customize shut-off settings based on your household’s water usage patterns.
- This allows you to protect your property remotely, whether you are at work or on a vacation thousands of miles away from your home.
- The Wi-Fi connectivity of most leak detection systems gives you the power to monitor your water usage in real-time.
- Leak detection systems are also capable of detecting when pipes are in danger of freezing.
Why Install a Water Leak Detection System?
A leak detection system protects your home from one of the most common and costly damages to households. A plumbing leak is more likely to damage your home than fire, lightning, or burglary. Every year, 8.1% of homes will experience a plumbing leak, contributing to over $10 billion dollars in insurance claims every year. In fact, on average, American households waste 10,000 gallons of water every year due to water leaks.
These can come from sources as seemingly innocuous as a stuck toilet flapper or a small under-sink leak in your guest bathroom. However, over time, these small leaks accumulate thousands of gallons of wasted water. Just like it’s essential to install smoke detectors in your home’s bedrooms to protect yourself in the event of a fire, installing a leak detection system can alert you of leaks before they become disastrous.
Applications Of Water Leak Detection System
Water leaks and flooding can come from various sources—frozen pipe bursts, clogged drains, malfunctioning air conditioning units, groundwater, stormwater, plumbing and fixtures, server cooling systems, and many more. Vacker water leak detectors can help you keep uptime high by sending alerts about leaks before they cause significant damage.
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