What is your worse case water disaster nightmare due to plumbing problems?
- The hot water heater blows a hole out of the side, instead of going into the pan set up to stop a leak.
- Toilet doesn’t stop running while your are away
- Ice maker starts leaking behind the refrigerator
Whatever the problem, there is a new device called The Leak Defense System that will turn off the water to your home when it detects too much water being used.
As they state on their website The Leak Defense System is installed on the incoming water line to your home. It monitors the water flow 24/7. If the water flow exceeds your preset limits the water is turned off to the entire home to prevent major damage and an audible alarm goes off . You can also set it up so a third party can be alerted. Once the cause of the water flow is determined and remedied you turn the system back on and water flows back into the house.
As water is one of the biggest insurance claims by homeowners, many insurance companies have worked out discounts to install a Leak Defense System for their customers. Once installed, you may also receive lower premiums (5-7%) because you have taken action to prevent or minimize a potential problem.
Contact your insurance agent or company and ask if you can receive a discount and lower premium by adding the leak defense system.
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