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Choose and check home water-leak detectors in 6 steps

Compare spot moisture sensors with flow monitors, then check positioning, alerts and maintenance.

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US EPA WaterSense

Original source guidance: Choose and check home water-leak detectors in 6 steps

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EPA WaterSense describes both spot moisture alarms and flow monitoring for detecting irregular water use. In-line automatic shutoff devices may require professional installation and permission in rentals or shared buildings.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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1. Identify vulnerable places, such as the cabinet below a sink, near the washing machine and under a water heater.
2. Compare spot moisture alarms for a local spill with flow monitors that flag unusual water use through plumbing.
3. Check audible alarms, phone alerts, power supply, offline behavior and battery replacement needs.
4. Position the sensor on a floor where leakage could collect as directed; do not obstruct drainage or electrical safety clearances.
5. Use the manufacturer's test procedure to check local and phone alerts; record the result.
6. On an alarm, check the water source safely and contact building management or a plumber as needed. Do not attempt invasive automatic-shutoff plumbing work yourself.

Original source guidance: Choose and check home water-leak detectors in 6 steps

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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