Get a Water Alarm

I am writing this after attending another call for a homeowner who has yet again had a main sewer back up. What does this mean? Usually, the water will overflow from the floor drain in the mechanical room. This also means a call to a plumber. The unfortunate result is typically that the homeowner doesn’t know, and sewage is being spread to baseboards, drywall, carpets and more. You can only imagine the mess this can leave.

There is a simple yet effective way to minimize the damage! A water leak detector can provide piece of mind regarding your floor drain backing up or even your water heater leaking. In addition to the mechanical room, they are great for behind dishwashers and fridge water lines. Basically, anywhere water can leak. There are a couple different brands however in my opinion the best and easiest one to use is made by Resideo and can be purchased at Home Depot.

This device you simply set on the floor and loop the wire where any potential water can cause damage. Afterwards, you connect it to your home Wi-Fi, and you’re done. If the cord gets wet, it will send you an email as well as an audible alarm will sound. For the price of these devices, many times less than $100, it is much more cost effective then an insurance deductible or even worse, cleaning up the damage left behind. If you have any questions, please Call My Plumber and I will be happy to explain more.