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Benefits & Drawbacks of Automatic Water Shut-Off Valves

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Benefits & Drawbacks of Automatic Water Shut-Off Valves

To protect your home from plumbing leaks in the winter and spring seasons, it’s important to know where your shut-off valve is located. Most homes come equipped with a shut-off valve that you should use immediately any time you detect a leak. But you can improve your chances of mitigating the damage by installing an automatic water shut-off valve with the assistance of a professional plumber. If you’re unaware of the purpose of an automatic water shut-off valve, you’re not alone. We’ve outlined the benefits and drawbacks of using this type of valve in your house.

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Deactivates Water Supply if Leaks Are Detected

An automatic water shut-off valve is designed to take the guesswork out of turning off the water in your home. It’s installed at the apex to your household plumbing system, where the entire water supply can be shut off. When it detects an increased flow of water past a set point – indicating a leak somewhere in the house – the automatic water shut-off valve seals shut, cutting off the water supply and preventing any leaks from doing more damage.

How Does That Benefit You?

The obvious benefits of a automatic water shut-off valve include reducing the damage caused by leaks to an absolute minimum, turning what could be a series repair bill into something much more manageable. This is especially important because many leaks occur in the crawlspaces or other-out-of-the-way locales, where you might not otherwise notice them. Shutting the water off may be a nuisance – especially if you’re bathing or washing dishes. However, an automatic main water shut off valve performs this vital task for you.

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Water Supply May Be Restricted Due to Excess Moisture

An automatic water shut off valve is not always able to detect the differences between plumbing leaks and excess moisture in the home. Areas with excess humidity or water such as basements, cabinets, or bathrooms may cause the valve to deactivate the incoming supply of water to your house.  Another common complaint received about automatic main water shut off valves is the ugly view created by an overabundance of wires.

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