General Water Management Information

Water Management OverviewThis comprehensive feature set allows for the monitoring of water sensors and valves throughout your customer’s home, providing another layer of home security and awareness.

Quarterly water valve testsThis article explains how quarterly water valve tests work and how customers can perform them using the Alarm.com Customer app. The test reminds users every 90 days to verify that a compatible Z-Wave water shutoff valve can properly close and open, helping identify issues before water damage occurs. Quarterly water valve tests are available on residential accounts in the United States and Canada with supported Alarm.com and certified third-party water valves. The process involves starting the te

How can plumbing be prepared for cold seasons?revent water damage and frozen pipes before cold weather by draining and disconnecting outdoor hoses, shutting off exterior water supply, and insulating faucets and exposed pipes. Keep the home at least 65°F, test the heating system, and have furnaces, boilers, chimneys, and HVAC equipment serviced if needed. Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, repair any existing leaks, and know the location of the water main shutoff.

How does Alarm.com Water Valve Management work?Alarm.com Water Management uses a Z‑Wave Water Valve and wireless flood or freeze sensors to detect leaks and automatically shut off a home’s water supply.