Maintenance Guides / Safety & Electrical

Test smart leak sensors

Difficulty: easyTime: 20 mins

Why it matters

Smart leak detector pucks are battery-powered and fail silently when the battery dies, leaving you with zero warning of a water leak at the dishwasher, toilet, or water heater. Regular testing ensures the sensor detects water and sends alerts before water damage occurs.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Locate all smart leak sensor devices in your home (under sinks, near appliances).

  • 2

    Open the sensor's mobile app and verify it shows as online and connected.

  • 3

    Apply a wet sponge or paper towel to the sensor's water-detection probe.

  • 4

    You should receive an alert on your phone within 10–15 seconds.

  • 5

    If no alert arrives, replace the battery; if still silent, replace the sensor.