Flood alarms have been around in one form or another for decades. At its most basic, the technology isnt new. But of all the ways to protect your home and its contents from extensive, expensive moisture damage, flood alarms offer a great return on investment.
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The oldest and most inexpensive models out there simply emit a loud noise when triggered. While certainly better than no alarm at all, their drawback is that you may not be at home to hear the alarm. More sophisticated are the models that you can program to telephone you (and your plumber too, if you want) in case of a flood. But in this digital day and age, why rely only on phone calls? Now, you can buy internet-connected sump pumps that call, text, and email you if theres a gushing pipe in the basement. That way, you can be sure not to miss the alarm, and you can jump into action as quickly as possible to keep damage to a minimum.
If youre willing to spend big bucks, you might even want to consider a whole-house alarm system that combines flood, fire, and intruder detection in one, with monitoring by a commercial service. Hey, dont underestimate the value of peace of mind!
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Listen to BOB VILA ON FLOOD ALARMS or read the text below:
The oldest and most inexpensive models out there simply emit a loud noise when triggered. While certainly better than no alarm at all, their drawback is that you may not be at home to hear the alarm. More sophisticated are the models that you can program to telephone you (and your plumber too, if you want) in case of a flood. But in this digital day and age, why rely only on phone calls? Now, you can buy internet-connected sump pumps that call, text, and email you if theres a gushing pipe in the basement. That way, you can be sure not to miss the alarm, and you can jump into action as quickly as possible to keep damage to a minimum.
If youre willing to spend big bucks, you might even want to consider a whole-house alarm system that combines flood, fire, and intruder detection in one, with monitoring by a commercial service. Hey, dont underestimate the value of peace of mind!
Bob Vila Radio is a 60-second home improvement radio tip of the day carried on more than 186 stations in 75 markets around the country.Click hereto subscribe, so you canautomatically receive each new episode as it arrivesabsolutely free!
http://www.bobvila.com/articles/flood-alarms/