The Silent Threat: How Leak Detection and Professional Monitoring Save Your Home - Prudential Alarm
When we discuss “home security," the conversation usually centers on intruders.
However, for homeowners in Michigan and Ohio, the most frequent and costly threat to the property isn’t a person, it’s water.
According to industry data, water damage is the #1 reason for homeowners’ insurance claims, and the cost of a burst pipe or a failed sump pump can easily reach tens of thousands of dollars.
In 2026, a truly “secure" home is one that is protected against the silent, environmental threats that can cause catastrophic damage in a matter of hours.
1. Water Intelligence: Beyond the Local “Beep"
Many homeowners buy cheap, standalone water sensors from big-box stores. The problem? Those sensors only work if you are home to hear the siren. If a pipe bursts while you are at work or on a weekend trip to the lake, that “beep" is useless.
Prudential’s Flood & Freeze Sensors are integrated directly into your professionally monitored hub.
- High-Risk Zone Placement: We place sensors in the “danger zones"—under the kitchen sink, behind the washing machine, near the water heater, and by the sump pump.
- Instant Verification: The moment moisture is detected, a signal is sent to our 24/7 Monitoring Center. You receive an immediate notification on your smartphone, allowing you to call a neighbor or a plumber before your basement becomes a swimming pool.
2. Freeze Protection: Stopping the Burst Before It Happens
Midwest winters are famous for “Polar Vortex" events. When temperatures plummet, pipes in crawlspaces or outer walls are at extreme risk.
- The 45°F Threshold: Our environmental sensors don’t just look for water; they monitor ambient temperature. If the heat in your utility room or basement drops toward 45°F, the system triggers a “Low Temp" alert.
- Early Intervention: This gives you the chance to turn up the heat or drip your faucets before the water inside the pipes freezes and expands, preventing the burst entirely.
2. Freeze Protection: Stopping the Burst Before It Happens
Midwest winters are famous for “Polar Vortex" events. When temperatures plummet, pipes in crawlspaces or outer walls are at extreme risk.
- The 45°F Threshold: Our environmental sensors don’t just look for water; they monitor ambient temperature. If the heat in your utility room or basement drops toward 45°F, the system triggers a “Low Temp" alert.
- Early Intervention: This gives you the chance to turn up the heat or drip your faucets before the water inside the pipes freezes and expands, preventing the burst entirely.
3. Monitored Fire & CO: The Professional Advantage
Just like water sensors, a standard smoke detector is only effective if someone is there to react to it.
- Automatic Dispatch: When Prudential installs monitored smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors, they are tied to our live dispatchers. If a fire starts while the house is empty, we don’t just hope you see a notification—we verify the alarm and dispatch the fire department immediately.
- Life Safety in Sleep: If CO levels rise at night, the system’s high-decibel siren ensures your family wakes up and exits the home, while we are already on the line with emergency services.
4. The “Long-Term" Insurance Policy
Think of environmental monitoring as a digital insurance policy. While you may never experience a break-in, the statistical likelihood of a plumbing failure or a frozen pipe is high. By adding these “invisible guards" to your Prudential Alarm system, you are protecting the structural integrity of your home and your most valuable possessions from the elements.
The Resilience Checklist
Is your property protected from the “Invisible Intruders"?
- Sump Pump: Do you have a sensor in your pit to catch a pump failure?
- Appliances: Are there sensors behind your refrigerator (ice line) and washing machine?
- Temperature: Is your basement monitored for “Low Temp" alerts during winter?
- Fire: Are your smoke detectors monitored by a 24/7 central station?
Protect Your Home from the Inside Out
Security isn’t just about the perimeter; it’s about what’s happening behind the walls. Don’t wait for a flood to find out your home was vulnerable.
Ready to add environmental protection to your security plan?
Contact Prudential Alarm for a Leak & Life Safety consultation today.
Visit prudentialalarms.com/contact-us or call us at (800) 252-0368.