What’s one of the worst things that can happen to your home?
FLOOD. Most insurance policies won’t even cover the damage–it’s devastating. If there was a magical device that could tip you off before the flood happens, would you get it? What if that device sent an alert right to your phone as soon as water leaves the pipe? Believe it or not, you can get that magic device right here at Buffalo Plumbing showroom.
Grohe and Moen have answered the call. “Grohe Sense,” “Grohe Sense Guard”, and “Flo by Moen” each offer spectacular features to help protect your home. Perhaps the best feature of all three is that they send right to your smartphone or another app-capable device so you never miss a thing!
We’ll cover the basics of each device to help you decide which one may be the best fit for your home. Starting with the Grohe Sense, this little buddy can go just about anywhere you need. The small compact design makes it perfect for under troublesome sinks, the corner next to your sump pump or anywhere water may pool. Anytime water touches the sensor, it will flash a red light, beep, and send you an alert via the Ondus app. On top of detecting water, Grohe Sense also monitors humidity levels and temperature based on your personal thresholds. It installs in just 10 minutes and is powered by 3AAA batteries. They’re even included!
The Grohe Sense Guard provides an added layer of protection above the Grohe Sense. It, of course, sends alerts right to your device at any sign of trouble using the Ondus app. The Guard, however, does not need to come into contact with water to detect a leak. It can detect micro leaks, pipe bursts, and dripping faucets. By hooking it up to your main water line and a nearby power source, the Guard will automatically shut off your water supply and alert you. On top of stopping leaks, it will also monitor your water consumption and pressure. Having the ability to exactly track your water consumption gives you the power to keep your water bill right on track.
According to Moen’s research and the EPA, household leaks in the U.S. account for one trillion gallons of water wasted per year. That is why the Flo by Moen can detect water line leaks as slow as one drop per minute anywhere in the home. Side by side, the Flo by Moen and the Grohe Sense Guard have a lot of overlap in what they offer, they even install the same. Moen’s Flo utilizes its own app to alert you of leaks and water usage while giving you the opportunity to shut off your water supply right from your device. And because high pressure and cold temperatures can stress pipes, Flo will also monitor that for you as well. The FloSense technology learns between what is normal and abnormal for your home which gives you the ability to understand your own water use and learn where you can conserve. In addition to the already great features, for an extra $5 a month, you can add Floprotect. Beyond what the device already does on its own, Floprotect covers you with a $2500* water damage guarantee to cover any out-of-pocket deductible if a leak does happen. On top of that, it gets you an additional 2 years on the 1-year warranty, your water usage by fixture, live chat support, water concierge and an insurance verification letter. Are you a user of smart home products? Flo also integrates with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT.
As always, we recommend using a professional to install any of these great devices to be sure everything operates smoothly. For additional information and specifications please visit the Moen and Grohe websites, or stop in to see us!
Buffalo Plumbing Showroom at 600 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo NY 14206
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**Disclaimer: Up to $2500 in deductible. View all terms and conditions for all devices.
