Imagine you just came back home from your 7 day vacation and found out that your kitchen and living room are completely flooded.
Sounds like a homeowner’s nightmare. But, that’s exactly what may happen due to pipe leak behind walls.
Luckily, there’s a way to prevent this scenario from happening. A revolutionary technology is already available for smart leak detection & automatic shut‑off.
Smart plumbing can transform and protect core utilities in your Toronto home.
Water damage is one of the costliest issues homeowners face. A hidden leak can lead to drywall damage, damaged flooring, mold growth and other issues that be very expensive to repair. Smart plumbing system can automatically detect leak and shut off valves before damage happens. And this is crucial especially in Toronto area where there’s a big percentage of older homes that are still using old plumbing pipes. If we add a weather fluctuations and freezing during winter, we’ll realize how big are the chances for the leak to happen.
Why Toronto Homes & Condos Could Benefit
- Old plumbing infrastructure — many Toronto homes (especially the ones build in mid 20th century) have aging pipes.
- Condo / high-rise plumbing complexities — leaks in one unit can affect other units below;
- Winter freeze — a pipe that’s weakened may burst when temperatures fluctuate, especially during winter.
- High costs of water damage & insurance claims
- Rising interest in smart home technology / IoT tech — these days almost everything is “connected” and digital.
- Water savings — a study showed that smart valve tech can cut water & sewage bills by 20%.
How Smart Leak Detection + Automatic Shut-Off Works
Smart leak system has a feature that can automatically trigger a valve shut-off or alert the homeowner if leak or abnormal flow is detected.
Examples of commercial products / systems in Canada:
- Phyn Plus (measures pressure changes, can do shut-off) (Belkin )
- DROP Home Protection Valve (Wi-Fi enabled shut-off) (purewavewater.ca)
- SenseCore Leak Detection System (includes valve + sensors + remote monitoring) (SenseCore Smart Building Solutions)
- Enercare Smarter Home Water Valve + Sensor system (Canada) (Enercare)
- Grohe Sense Guard (self-learning, shut-off, anomaly detection) (dupontplumbing.com)
If you’re looking to protect your home or a condo from water damage, give us a call, our plumbers can install a smart leak detection system and provide all the guidance for sensor system (phone alert leak notification and other features).
