Reclaiming a finished basement from flood damage can be just as costly as finishing it in the first place.
A sump pump water alarm is an extra assurance and one of the most important precautionary measures to ensure you stop a flood before it starts. But, just because water alarms are an accessory doesn't mean they are not necessary.
Learn how to protect your basement, your home, and peace of mind with a sump pump alarm system.
(sometimes over 100 decibels) to hear on the second floor of your home. These are helpful tools if you're home to hear them, but are useless when you're away. These are the cheapest type of water alarm.
Wifi sump alarms are installed in your sump pit and have features that enable you to receive text or email notifications even if your sump pump doesn't have the capability by itself. They are a less expensive alternative to buying a sump pump system with wifi integration, and you'll still be notified you if anything goes awry in your sump pit.
Some of the newer smart water alarms even come with integrated mobile apps that you can log into and monitor alarm (and sometimes pump) performance over time. These
smart alarms
make it even simpler to monitor your basement and get notified if anything goes wrong from anywhere you are. These alarms can be easily integrated with an existing sump pump, sewage pump, or other pump application.
alarm dialer
inside the property to alert them if indoor temperatures drop below 42 degrees Fahrenheit. This was a popular alternative choice before wifi-capable alarms became commercially available on sump pumps.
Alarm dialers don't attach to your sump pump or pit, but instead alert you of temperature conditions when pipes could potentially freeze and burst, flooding the property when no one is around. These types of alarms are not wifi-capable and can only be connected to a landline phone line for dialing. They have the capability to call up to five phone numbers with an automated message so you can be aware of issues even when away from the property. They need to be installed in the area being monitored.
Wifi-enabled systems are available for primary sump pumps, backup sump pumps, and even combination sump pump systems.
Water alarms are a necessary part of every sump pump system. No matter if your sump pump has one built-in, you've installed a separate alarm in your sump pit, or you've got a traditional beeping water alarm unit, they are meant to warn you of dangerous flooding risks before they happen so you can react before the problems start.
After all, our pump experts tell folks all the time that whichever system you decide on, it's "the cheapest insurance policy money can buy."