The latest in home tech? How about a water leak watchdog?
By NextHome Staff
December 05, 2018
December 05, 2018
[caption id="attachment_37397" align="alignnone" width="600"] The Grohe Sense and Grohe Sense Guard water management system offers reliable protection against costly water damage by notifying homeowners about excess moisture or leaks using a convenient smartphone app.[/caption]Whether by slow drips or sudden pipe bursts, water leaks can lead to substantial home repair costs – a per-case average of about $6,000 in Canada, in fact.But now, thanks to a comprehensive water management system from Grohe, part of LIXIL, homeowners can protect their property and avoid or mitigate water damage.
Crisis averted
The Grohe Sense & Grohe Sense Guard water management system offers reliable protection against costly water damage by notifying homeowners about excess moisture or leaks using a convenient smartphone app.Available together or separately, key components of the system are:- Grohe Sense is a smart-water sensor that is placed in your home wherever you see a risk, such as the basement, laundry room, bathroom or kitchen. It detects leaking water “around-the-clock” and immediately alerts homeowners.
- Grohe Sense Guard goes one step further. It uses multiple sensors to track water pressure and the flow of water, and measures general water consumption. It automatically turns off the water supply when it detects unusual water activity.