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High Tech Home: Water Sensors
November 23, 2011 | 
Author Are you a security-conscious homeowner who likes to use the latest technology? You might be interested in high-tech water sensors if you like the thought of reducing your Georgia homeowners insurance costs and protecting your home and family from risks associated with water leaks.
Sensors that detect smoke and motion are commonplace in homes these days. The new water sensors are based on similar principles to smoke and motion detectors. A passive water sensor is connected to a system that emits a flashing light or auditory alarm to signal a water leak. An active water sensor that detects the presence of water shuts off the water supply in addition to emitting a visual or auditory signal.
Some home security specialists recommend installation of water sensors near plumbing and appliances that are likely sources of water leaks: bathrooms, laundry rooms, kitchens, washing machines, dishwashers, air conditioning pumps and hot water heaters. Because water sensors operate using electrical equipment in the vicinity of water leaks, installation of either passive or active water sensor alarms is best carried out by a licensed contractor who has the skills and equipment to do this job safely.
A water sensing alarm system may give you added peace of mind if you tend to worry about water damage caused by plumbing-related failures. Installing a quality security system (whether or not it includes a water sensing system),might reduce the cost of your home insurance so don’t forget to check with your agent to see if the changes you’ve made entitle you to a discount.
Managing Home Security
Have you upgraded your home’s security by installing a sophisticated burglar alarm system? We assume you’ve taken out Louisiana homeowners insurance to protect you from loss due to theft or house fire too – but do you continue to have niggling worries about home security?
If you’re a bit of a worrier, and often find yourself wondering whether you’ve set the alarms or double-locked your front door, you may be interested in new smart phone technology that helps people to monitor their homes while they are away. Several companies have developed smart phone apps that allow you to check on things remotely. Here are some of the things you can do from your smart phone:
• Check the security status of your home.
• View videos from security cameras.
• Receive text alerts of events at home.
• Switch on alarms if you forgot to arm them before leaving home.
• Monitor motion sensors, windows and doors.
• Switch on lights.
• Adjust air conditioning temperatures.
Imagine how it might set your mind at rest to know that you would be alerted if anything untoward happened at home. Think about the convenience of being able to arm your burglar alarm if you had forgotten to set it before heading to work. Consider how much energy you might save by being able to control home lighting, heating and cooling from afar.
Having robust home security systems backed up by home insurance coverage provides some protection from the consequences of domestic disasters. Think about these clever apps that allow you to take control from wherever there is cellular network coverage: they might provide greater peace of mind for the security conscious individual!
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