"Tech's handy, sure, but nothing beats catching a drip early yourself."
Couldn't agree more with this. Reminds me of a client I had last year who relied heavily on a similar app. It alerted him to a leak behind his dishwasher, which was great—but by the time he got around to checking it out, the damage was already done. Floorboards warped, cabinets soaked...a real headache. If he'd been doing regular quick checks himself, he probably would've caught it way sooner.
Apps and tech are fantastic for convenience, but do you really want to trust them completely? A quick visual inspection every few months, like you're doing, is honestly the best insurance. Plus, it's not just leaks—you're also likely to spot other issues early, like corrosion or worn hoses. Ever found something unexpected during your walkthroughs?
Totally agree that tech shouldn't replace regular checks. I've been using an app myself, and it's great for quick alerts, but honestly, nothing beats a hands-on once-over. Just last weekend during a routine check, I noticed corrosion building up around one of my water heater connections—something the app didn't pick up at all. Caught it early enough to avoid bigger trouble.
"you're also likely to spot other issues early, like corrosion or worn hoses."
Exactly my experience. Tech's helpful but can't cover everything...
Yeah, tech's handy for sure, but I've learned the hard way not to rely on it completely. A couple months back, my app said everything was fine with one of my rental units, but during a routine walkthrough I spotted a tiny drip under the kitchen sink. Turned out a connection had loosened up just enough to start leaking slowly—would've caused mold issues if I'd trusted the app alone.
"Tech's helpful but can't cover everything..."
Exactly why I stick to regular checks too. Better safe than sorry...
"Exactly why I stick to regular checks too. Better safe than sorry..."
Couldn't agree more. Apps are great for quick alerts, but nothing beats a good old-fashioned walkthrough every now and then. Learned this myself after a toilet leak went unnoticed by my "smart" sensor—ended up costing me way more than I'd like to admit. Now I just pencil in monthly checks on my calendar...cheap insurance against bigger headaches down the road.
Yeah, those sensors can be handy, but they're definitely not foolproof. Had a similar issue myself—sensor missed a slow drip under the kitchen sink. By the time I caught it, the cabinet was already warped. Lesson learned: tech is great, but nothing replaces eyes-on checks. Monthly walkthroughs are smart; I do mine every few weeks now. Takes just a few minutes and saves a ton of hassle later...
