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What is a Water Leak Detection System?

A leak detection system is a device that monitors water flow into your home to stop water flow when a leak is detected. How does it work? The system is installed on the pipe where water enters your home and continuously monitors your house for an abnormal increase in water flow, which could indicate a disastrous event like a burst pipe or an overflowing toilet. When this kind of increase is detected, the system immediately stops water flow into your home to minimize home damage.

These systems have come a long way over the last decade, with new water leak detection systems being as technologically advanced as any of the other tech you have in your home. The best ones are programable, letting you customize your cut off threshold based on your family’s historical water usage and whether you are home or away. They provide real-time data and can be monitored remotely and managed for greater convenience. And for homeowners in colder climates, the kind of information these systems provide can also help ward off future problems by alerting homeowners when pipes are getting too cold and run the risk of freezing.

While these kinds of systems certainly aren’t cheap, they can more than pay for themselves if they ever do prevent a home flood. Every year 5-10% of homes experience a plumbing leak, making home water damage one of the most common causes of residential damage. That is why homeowners with the means to install these kinds of plumbing upgrades see so much value in doing so. Having a system to prevent water damage means forgoing the cost of cleanup and restoration, not to mention mold removal where the water damage is not immediately discovered. So, while a home leak detection system may cost around $500-3,000 just for the unit (a plumber will add their labor rates on top of that cost), for some homeowners forgoing the risk of extremely high home water damage costs (not to mention the hassle and stress of going through the home restoration process) is completely worth it. 

Despite being modern inventions, leak detection systems are not only found in new homes. They can also be installed in older homes as well. In fact, they are especially valuable in older homes because the pipes in old homes are far more likely to fail than the pipes in new homes due to corrosion, worn joints, and water hammer that has taken its toll on their structural integrity over the years.

To get a leak detection system installed, contact a local plumbing company today and ask them if they install these systems. The ones that do will likely be able to give you a recommendation on which model will best suit your home needs and budget.

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