While most building codes require a fire alarm, most consumers are not aware of electronic water leak detection systems. It is worth considering since:
- Plumbing leaks impact 1 in 12 homes (83 / 1,000)
- Water leak insurance payouts topped $13 billion each year
By comparison,
- Fire damages 1 in 333 homes (3 / 1,000)
- Fire resulted in $22 billion in damages in 2020
In other words, while fires tend to be more costly, water damage is far more frequent. The average incident tops $11,000 when wet carpeting, moldy walls, damaged clothes, ruined appliances, clean-up equipment and temporary housing are factored. For commercial properties, add loss of rental income. Whether you are at home or away, a leak sensor can mitigate plumbing problems by providing alerts to:
- Pipes burst due to freezing weather
- Split hoses to appliances such as a washing machine or dishwasher
- Broken supply lines under your sink
- Other plumbing problems, such as eroded pipes or increases in water pressure
- Sump pump, failing water heater or other related equipment failure
Many homeowners can hear dripping faucets. However, a leak in a plumbing line under the slab or in crawl spaces can go unnoticed. If you are away for the weekend or have a rental property, a simple unattended problem can become a costly nightmare. By installing a leak detector in your home, you can be proactive in preventing a water supply flood.
AMS Plumbing & Heating is a certified installer for FloLogic, a company that has been a leader in smart water control technology since 2000. Made in the US, this device also has the added benefit of companies such as Chubb, Travelers and AIG reducing homeowner’s insurance by up to 8% per year with professional installation of this preventative monitoring system. Keep in mind that a two-drip-per-second pinhole leak will waste almost 80 gallons a week, inflating your water bill and wasting this valuable resource.
Leak detection systems placed at your washing machine, dishwasher and water heater are better than nothing; however, they are not as comprehensive as FloLogic, which is integrated into your home’s water supply main and monitors your entire plumbing system – whether municipal or well.
Even if your home is new, the supply lines feeding it might not be. The hose servicing your appliances may be past their useful life. There are many pipes running through the walls, subfloors, basement, and ceilings of your home. In addition to connectivity issues, changes in temperature or humidity are monitored by FloLogic for potential shutoff, if necessary. A single frozen pipe can cause $10,000 in damage whether from a burst pipe or water thawing. Leaks inside walls can rot wood or promote mold.
FloLogic System identifies leaks early and can automatically shut off water supplies in seconds to protect your property. As a smart water sensor, FloLogic communicates with your phone and home security system, sending out alerts in real time. Leaks as small as 1/2-ounce-per-minute can trigger a shutoff. Home or Away settings, battery back-up and local control are additional fail-safes during power or internet outages.
Want to find out more about reducing your homeowner’s insurance and preventing catastrophe?
If you:
- have had a prior leak
- are away from your property for days at a time
- have areas in your house you rarely go to
- want to avoid the cost, hassle, and downtime from significant water damage
AMS Plumbing & Heating has been serving Westchester County homes and businesses for over 3 decades. While we help customers with emergency services, we recommend taking steps to reduce such events. FloLogic smart leak detection is an example of valuable preventative maintenance. Leak detection systems have reduced water damage events by over 95%. According to the EPA, 10% of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more per day. Save money. Avoid disaster.
Enjoy the peace of mind of not having to deal with the headache of a frozen pipe bursting in the middle of the night, the heartache of a dishwasher flood ruining cherished family memorabilia or the disruption of a rental property having to be renovated remotely. Water damage caused by internal plumbing is the most common and most damaging water loss. Trust AMS Plumbing & Heating for an expert installation to all but eliminate this problem.
