You’re not wrong—those sensors can be finicky when the temps really drop. I’ve had a leak detector in my basement that started chirping like crazy last January, and it was just condensation from the cold, not an actual leak. Manual checks are still part of my routine, especially in older homes where drafts sneak in. Tech’s handy, but I wouldn’t trust it alone either... at least not yet.
Yeah, I totally get that—my water sensor freaked out last winter too, and it was just because the humidity spiked after I ran the dryer. I still crawl around with a flashlight every couple weeks, just to be sure. Tech’s cool, but I don’t think it’s smarter than my gut... yet.
Honestly, I trust my flashlight more than any app. Every winter, I do a quick crawl under the sinks and around the basement—look for drips, check the shutoff valves, and make sure nothing’s sweating too much. Those sensors are handy, but they’ve given me more false alarms than real ones. If you’ve got old pipes, your nose and eyes are still your best tools... tech just adds another layer of paranoia sometimes.
I get what you mean about tech making you a bit jumpy—my leak sensor once went off at 2am because of condensation from a dehumidifier, not an actual leak. Still, I like having both. Ever tried those dye tablets for checking toilet leaks? I swear by them every spring, but I’m curious if anyone else has a seasonal ritual for pipes that’s actually saved them from a disaster.
Those dye tablets are a solid move—simple and they catch silent leaks before your water bill goes nuts. I’m more old-school with my checks, but I can’t argue with results. Every fall, I make sure to drain outdoor hose bibs and insulate any exposed pipes. Saved me from a nasty freeze-up a couple years back. Tech’s great, but sometimes a flashlight and a bit of routine goes a long way.
