| who have experience the pain of a water leak in the | | | | * The device does not stop the leak, you must do it |
| past know the headache and hassle of trying to | | | | manually. |
| clean up the mess, let alone worry about the | | | | * Cost ranges usually from $15-99 per unit. |
| expensive repairs. Most likely if you were interested | | | | 2. Appliance Specific Leak Detector & |
| in this article you have experienced a water leak. | | | | Auto-shutoff |
| Unfortunately in our society we usually need to | | | | * A device that is directly attached to the water |
| experience a disaster before we will take the means | | | | supply of a appliance such as a washing machine, |
| to implement prevention measures for such disasters. | | | | fridge, icemaker, water heater, etc. |
| A water leak is one such disaster that can be | | | | * The device may sound an alarm when a leak is |
| prevented, and there are some simple and affordable | | | | detected or it may not. |
| prevention options. | | | | * The device will automatically shut off the water |
| There are many reasons to protect your home from | | | | supply to that specific unit. For example if you have a |
| water damage. Hardwood floors tend to be a major | | | | water heater unit and your water heater leaks it will |
| issue if you experience water damage. In most cases | | | | turn off the water supply to the water heater, all |
| the floor will need to be removed and replaced; this | | | | other appliances will still work such as your fridge, |
| is also true for carpet. In some instances water leaks | | | | washing machine, etc. |
| are not covered by home insurance policies, and | | | | * Cost usually ranges from $99-$399 per unit. |
| almost always flood damage is not. However cleaning | | | | 3. Complete Detection & Auto-shutoff System |
| up a water leak and paying for the bill to restore the | | | | * A complete wired or wireless leak detections |
| damage done is the most heart wrenching issue of a | | | | system for your entire house. |
| water leak. | | | | * Water sensors are placed throughout the house in |
| There are a few articles out there about different | | | | every room or key locations. |
| types of water leak prevention options, here is a | | | | * If any sensor detects a leak it will turn off the |
| quick and easy to understand summary of the | | | | main water supply to your entire house. |
| different options: | | | | * Some unit may have built in notification systems to |
| 1. Simple Leak Detector | | | | page you or contact your home security service |
| * A device that is place in an area of your home | | | | provider if you have one. |
| where you think water damage could occur, such as | | | | * Cost usually ranges from $199-$999 |
| the kitchen, bathroom, or washing machine room. | | | | Remember all of these options are good and have |
| * The device has sensors that will detect water or | | | | pros and cons. You can get protection for as little as |
| moisture and sound a loud alarm to notify you of a | | | | $20-40 or a complete system up to $999. |
| potential problem. | | | | |