Protection Against Basement Flooding

When you hear “security system” you probably think of solutions like our Burglar Systems. However, there is a lot more to protecting your home than simply stopping human intruders.  Especially in winter, the environment itself can be a much more likely and devastating threat to your home! Frozen pipes, flooded basements, and accidental fires are more common in our Maine winters and can be protected from with a security system.

It happens often that we have our first warm day and the snow begins to melt, but the ground is still frozen.  Where can all that meltwater go if the ground is frozen? It usually ends up in your basement! Even if your basement usually spared, eventually the water makes it to our waterways, which rise high and sometimes overrun their banks.  Unless you're situated on top of a hill or have an expensive system to actively keep your basement dry with pumps, all that water can flood your home with no outward sign.

Getting early warning from a flood sensor can save you from disaster.  Early action allows you to save important property and deal with these seasonal menaces before they're a problem.  Most flood sensors will alert you when the incoming water is just a trickle.  Not to mention, if you have a burst or leaking pipe, these systems can make you aware of them long before serious damage occurs.

Another function that offers great peace of mind in winter is temperature monitoring.  Don't worry about your furnace's pilot light going out or any other kind of HVAC failure. You will be notified if your home's temperature ever drops below 40°F.  These systems can also warn you if your summertime air conditioning fails and your house gets too hot, a real lifesaver for any pets left at home.