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Water leaks are trouble even if you're well prepared freezing weather can cause them to freeze and burst. They can cause massive, expensive problems if left undiscovered, including serious mold problems and extensive water damage. That's hard to keep track over, except for one small smart home device to the rescue: the humble but powerful leak detector.
Our Picks Best overall leak detector Eufy Water and Freeze Sensor $35 at Amazon Why I like it: Pros Can sense water and freezing temperatures
Simple to set up
2-year battery Cons Requires a Eufy HomeBase hub to work, which can cost more than $100 depending on the type Expand Pros & Cons Best standalone leak detector SwitchBot Wi-Fi Leak Detector $15 at Amazon Why I like it: Pros Very affordable
No hub required
Super easy setup
Smart muting for alarm
2-year battery life
Also offers email alerts Cons No temperature detection Expand Pros & Cons Best plug-in water sensor D-Link Next-Gen WiFi Water Leak Detector Starter Kit $80 at Amazon Why I like it: Pros Dual sensors including a plug-in model with a strobe light
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