Water Alarm

11/23/2020 (Permalink)

Broken water line in resulting water damage

A friend of mine recently moved into a very expensive cabin and found some very interesting things that he brought to my attention.  According to the contract, all cabin owners must install water alarms in their utility rooms, kitchens, and any other area with a water-related appliance.

I decided to do some research on water alarms.  I was previously familiar with water alarms in the past, they are kind of like smoke alarms but for moisture.  When a sensor detects a certain amount of moisture, it sets off an alarm to alert you.  Apparently due to advances in modern technology they are now capable of alerting a homeowner while away from the premises through WiFi connectivity.

Being alerted to water damage when it starts could go a long way to mitigating the amount of damage caused by a broken pipe, water supply line, or even a sump backup.  Addressing water damage quickly is also the best way to avoid a costly mold problem.

A water alarm might be a sound investment if you own a secondary, vacation home or are away from home for extended periods of time.

Of course, if you do experience water damage, please contact your local SERVPRO!  Our experienced technicians can take care of all of your water damage and mold remediation needs.