People take home protection and security rather seriously. Water damage Nowadays, it’s more difficult not to.
There are standard measures, to be sure, like locking doors and windows before leaving the house. Installing motion sensor lights outdoors. Installing and maintaining smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and so much more.
But there’s one form of home protection that often gets overlooked: how to spot and shut down home water leaks.
Each year, homeowners insurance companies process more water damage claims than fire and theft combined. The average water damage claim is $2,500, and while policies will cover the cost of clean-up and damaged property, most don’t cover the cost to repair faulty pipes or fixtures.
More importantly, no amount of money can undo the emotional damage caused by losing your great-grandmother’s fruit bowl, your wedding album, family videos, and other keepsakes.
Fortunately, you can protect your home from devastating water damage with a water leak detection system.
Leak detectors are designed to monitor moisture levels in the home and can be installed for single appliances like your water heater or to cover your entire home.
You also get a choice of passive and active water leak detectors. Passive systems trigger an alarm when a sensor detects moisture, thus alerting a family member to shut off the water supply. Active systems take damage protection one step further by shutting off your main water supply once it senses even a few drops of water, thereby all but eliminating the potential for water damage.
Whole-house water alarms also come with optional battery back-up sensors so the system will still function even if you lose power.
For more information or to schedule installation, contact the plumbing professionals at Eagle Service Company.
