Thanks to advanced technologies, you can make almost any part of your home ‘smart’. Lights, TV, oven, fridge, and yes even your water line. That’s right. This plumbing-related advancement is called a whole house water leak detection system, and it provides exceptional protection by monitoring your line for developing leaks. If one is detected, the system responds accordingly – it automatically switches off the water flow before the soaking damage occurs. If this interests you or if you’ve already considered protecting your pipes with one of these systems, you’ll want the very best whole house water leak detection system installed in Orange County. And the company that will provide it is John Christopher Construction.
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Why John Christopher Construction? Because we’re Orange County’s premier construction company, backed by extensive experience, in-depth knowledge, and exceptional skill in residential and commercial construction. One of our specialties is smart technologies, which makes us the ideal choice for water leak detection installation in Orange County.
California Homeowners Insurance Requires Smart Leak Detection Systems
Yes, a smart leak detection system is a great option for homeowners. In certain cases, however, the solution may be mandatory. You see, more and more California insurance companies are issuing mandates requiring the installation of a home leak detection device — their response to the rising cost of water damage claims. Lower risk, lower payouts.
But even if not insurance-mandated, an automatic water shutoff system is undeniably a high value asset. Consider, first of all, the wonderful peace of mind you’ll get once water damage worries vanish. Nothing better than knowing you have a dry home to help you sleep better. Then, there’s the whole matter of beefing up existing home protection with even more protection technology. John Christopher Construction can make all this happen by installing a high-end leak detection system.
If you’re still on the fence about this, maybe it’s time to delve deeper into this technology. So, let’s have a closer look at the inner workings of a smart leak detection/auto shutoff system. The first line of defense in this system is detection. For this, the primary work is done by moisture sensors, which, as you might have guessed, constantly seek out signs of dampness. When moisture is discovered, the home leak detection device may employ various notification methods to alert homeowners. For instance, it may emit a series of beeps or send an alert to your smartphone.
But there’s more here than moisture detection. The water leak monitoring system also tracks water pressure, flow patterns, and abnormal usage, all of which may indicate a leak secretly developing. Together with moisture detection, the monitoring provides a reliable advanced warning mechanism to protect your home.
Electronic Leak Detection System Does it for You
So what do you do once a leak is discovered? Nothing. The electronic leak detection system does it for you. The leak triggers the system’s ultimate guardian — the automatic shutoff valve. This literally stops the flow of water, thereby preventing the flow from steaming into walls and other important sections of your home.
What about the most vulnerable spaces such as basements and laundry rooms? Is there extra protection available for these areas? Yes, John Christopher Construction can install optional sensor/satellite probes to provide another layer of protection for these rooms.
As you might expect from high-end leak detection contractors in Orange County, CA, John Christopher Construction uses only the finest materials and products. This is perfectly exemplified by the products employed for whole house water leak detection. For this, we install a product called the Moen FLO. For good reason. When it comes to being a smart home leak detection device, this product is mega genius. Among its very impressive features is an ability to ‘learn’ your water usage patterns. Thanks to this accumulated knowledge, the device will detect anything out of the ordinary (i.e. leaks), and as a protective measure, shut off the water supply instantly.
The Flo Shutoff – Smart Water Monitor
Additionally, a Moen FLO installation offers a variety of other impressive features to take your water leak monitoring system to an even higher level. Among these are real time alerts sent to your email and phone, and a smart water network app, which enables homeowners to monitor water remotely.
All these features, of course, are driven by the industry’s most advanced technology, which gives the Moen FLO unparalleled detection capabilities. Not only can it recognize water flow abnormalities; it can detect a leak as tiny as a drop. After which, it carries out its other important function — shutting off the main water supply before damage can occur.
Even if you’re not impressed by this performance, another factor looms. As previously mentioned, many insurance companies aren’t giving homeowners a choice when it comes to water leak detection systems. In these cases, it’s no policy renewal without a detection system. The corporate motivation is clear – major leaks result in major payouts. In effect, your leak becomes their leak. An electronic leak detection system prevents that.
Certain insurance companies, however, provide some silver lining to the cloud. These insurers offer homeowners enticing incentives, attractive discounts, and premium reductions for compliance with the mandate. For example, Mercury Insurance offers a ‘water leak detection program’ to participating homeowners.
If your policy renewal hinges on mandate compliance, don’t worry. John Christopher Construction is ready to install a high-end smart leak detection system that gives you the best of both worlds — peace of mind and full compliance with insurance mandates.
Water Leak Detection System Installation
So far, we’ve explained how a home leak detection device does its job. Now it’s time to reveal our methods. When selected to install a water leak monitoring system, John Christopher Construction begins the process by doing a full site assessment. During this phase, we inspect the plumbing, location of the main shutoff, water meter, and space constraints. With this information as a foundation, we select the proper product model, taking into account factors such as piping size, compatibility, and power. Once the actual installation begins, we follow a multi-step process that includes shutting off the main water supply, mounting the device on the main water line, placing probes in key locations, system programming, testing, and customer walkthrough and training.
It’s all part of our commitment to provide the best possible solution at an optimum price. If the solution you need is a whole water leak detection system installed in Orange County, just contact us to set up a complimentary consultation or site inspection. We’ll provide everything you need, including quotes and expert, friendly help with any homeowner’s insurance leak detection requirement. And, of course, be sure to ask us about the compliance certificate/documentation required by your insurer. That’s John Christopher Construction – always ready to do whatever we can. Just reach out to us when ready, and we’ll do it for you.