Water Prevention Technology

11/13/2018 (Permalink)

Water damage even a small leak can result in big damage. Learn what options are available and best suit your lifestyle and needs.

SERVPRO of East Boston Chelsea & Revere we see our fair share of the intense damage cause by water. We are always trying to keep a pulse on how these damages can be prevented. Searching out new technologies for our clients and putting the information out for our clients to find.

Over the years we have seen great advances in these areas. Streets that can absorb gallons upon gallons of water which aids in reducing run off and drainage and sewer system overload. The ability to recycle and clean water to reduce pollutants and contaminates within the environment. There has also been extensive research on ways to harness water for electricity consumption. The ones that directly affect your homes and businesses are the ones that get us the most excited.

We should all be aware by now of the importance of smoke detectors and Carbon monoxide detectors. Many of us even keep a fire extinguisher on hand. Yet so many of us fail to take the same precautions with water.

While the amount of damage caused by a fire is extensive and does cost the most. I highest number of claims called in comes from water damage. Often times these claims stem from leaks that have gone unnoticed or have happened when no one was home. A poorly timed disaster could happen while you are on a vacation, at a family function or away for work. Having no alarm system or warning system in place can lead to a great deal of damage.

There are answers and they can be autonomous and tied directly to apps on your phone to ensure damages are mitigated and any potential issues are caught as soon as possible. The variety of options run the gamut in price, engagement and notification options.

Simplicity and ease of use for some basic peace of mind comes in the way of battery-operated or simple plug ins. Some of the most cost-effective devices in this category can tie directly to your cell phone. The water will prompt the device to send a message to your cell phone. They often will not have an alarm that would go off within the home.

Others are a bit more intricate and required them to be built into the infrastructure of the home. These are similar to the built-in smoke detectors in your home. These devices may require to be plugged into an actual outlet but will work with your homes WIFI. They have water sensors you can place in front of items such as boilers or even on pipes directly that will alert you of temperature changes.

There are more that are full smart home ready devices. They can not only tie to your smart phone but also your Alexa or google home devices providing automatic shut off options as well. These smart home devices have some intricate features that allow them to go as far as turning off the water if a leak is detected. Due to this feature you will need the aid of a certified plumber to install them making the upfront costs a bit more.

As with some of the higher end home service options there are monitoring centers staffed with trained individuals that can call and notify you of any changes within your system. This could even assist with troubleshooting what the problem could be and how to fix it.

Do you have a property that you rent out? Are you a property management company that has a new tenant and seen a spike in the water usage of a particular unit? Well they have a device for that as well. It will monitor water pressure, temperature and which devices are consuming the water. Do you have toilet that is running constantly that a tenant did not tell your about? Has the washing machine see its last day and uses far more water than the newer models. Does that dishwasher have a leak that no one sees? These sensors can help to assess and determine your best options as well as catching a problem long before it even becomes one.

As time progresses and more of these items are adapted and technology changes. There will be more sensor options. Some have even begun to offer them for Gas shut offs as well. Commercial businesses are always looking for cost cutting measures. These water sensors can be an integral part of the assessments on when to upgrade appliances and aging systems.

It is imperative with water being such a scarce commodity with essential for life be we all take steps to ensure it is not wasted. Saving us all money and protecting the planet. Here at SERVPRO we must ensure our team and our clients know about the options out there for protecting their homes and businesses.

Below you will find a link to some of the key products that have been rated. While we understand it is a somewhat older article it is a great assessment of the range of products available.

https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-water-leak-protectors,review-4953.html