The cold temperatures are here, and with them come frozen pipes and water leaks. It doesn’t take long for people’s homes to be severely damaged from a burst pipe, and treasured belongings to be lost.
Water damage is a very common problem, and can happen to anyone and any home. Freeze issues do not discriminate, new plumbing and appliances are as susceptible as older systems. Approximately 1 in 60 insured homes make claims regarding water or freezing damage each year. The cost to repair water damage ranges widely depending on various factors, with the average claim payout averaging $11,605.
Water leaks from pipes, plumbing fixtures, appliances and the weather can happen anywhere in your home. Many leaks go unnoticed in out-of-the-way places, so their damage continues behind the scenes. Smart Leak Detectors can sense moisture quickly to help prevent water damage from occurring in the first place.
Moen Smart Leak Detectors are standalone sensors that monitor the moisture in any given location 24/7. Simply place a water detector anywhere you’re worried about leaks.
Areas such as your basement, laundry room, bathroom or garage are common examples. If moisture is detected, you will receive real-time alerts immediately to the app on your smartphone.
Connect Moen Smart Leak Detectors to the Flo Smart Water Monitor and Shutoff to get whole-home leak prevention. If your water sensors detect a leak, they will automatically trigger the shut-off feature to proactively protect your home from water damage.
If your system detects a leak, your smart water valve will automatically close to prevent flooding – all without you even lifting a finger. You don’t even have to be home!
Receive live updates, no matter where you are! You will get real-time alerts via the Moen Smart Water App, text, email or a phone call when your device detects a leak or abnormal water usage.
FloSense™ Technology uses artificial intelligence to analyze and understand your water usage patterns for more precise leak protection.
When the water in your pipes reaches a temperature near freezing, your Flo Shutoff will send a Freeze Warning alert so you can take action to prevent your pipes from freezing.
With Freeze Protect, the Smart Faucet will slowly run water if it detects low temperatures to help prevent pipes from freezing and bursting during the cold winter months.
When you’re going to be away from your home for an extended period, you can easily turn off the water to your property with just a single tap in the app.
If your Smart Faucet detects abnormal temperatures, it will activate the automatic water shut off valve. Once your water is off, the Smart Faucet will turn on to help relieve the pressure in your pipes, so they don’t freeze and burst.
Heading out of town for the winter? Activate the Winterize feature to shut off your water with the Flo Shutoff and then purge the waterline with the Flo Smart Faucet.
Add a Smart Faucet or Smart Faucet with Motion Control to your home to unlock additional features that will better protect your home from winter water damage.
We offer and install Moen Smart Leak Detectors and the Flo Smart Water Shutoff. These water protection systems will save you from costly water damage, and the loss of priceless possessions.
Sources:
Moen
Insurance Information Institute