Advice
Simple steps that reduce water-damage risk.
Practical guidance for sensor placement, holidays, winter and everyday home protection.
Room-by-room guide
Where should leak sensors be placed?
Place sensors on the lowest surface where water is likely to collect and where they remain accessible for testing.
- Inside the cabinet beneath kitchen and bathroom sinks
- Beside washing machines and dishwashers
- Near boilers, pumps and water heaters
- Behind toilets and near concealed pipe connections
- In basements and utility spaces with floor drains
Going away this summer?
Prepare your home before you leave.
- Check visible hoses and pipe connections
- Test every water leak sensor
- Do not run appliances while the home is empty
- Close the main water valve when practical
- Make sure a neighbour or building manager can respond
Prepare your home for winter
Watch the areas most affected by cold.
- Insulate vulnerable pipes and outdoor taps
- Keep unheated rooms above freezing
- Place sensors near boilers and exposed plumbing
- Inspect washing-machine and dishwasher hoses
- Test automatic shut-off systems before winter