Tag: Smart Appliances

Conserve Water and Protect Your Home from Water Damage with Flo by Moen

When it comes to water leaks in the home, statistics show:

  •   40% of homeowners will suffer from water damage at some point in their lives.
  •   The average home loses 17 gallons of water daily due to undetected leaks.
  •   60% of Flo by Moen users discover they have a leak they didn’t know existed once they have the device installed.
  •   You are 6X more likely than fire and 5X more likely than theft to experience a catastrophic water damage event in your home.

With these numbers in mind, Moen created a Smart Water shutoff device that they call Flo by Moen. This device attaches to your main water shutoff line in your home and runs daily tests to ensure that your home’s plumbing is running efficiently. The device is linked to your smartphone app, which will send you reports on water usage, as well as emergency alerts in the event that a water leak is detected.

When an unusual amount of water usage is noted by the device, such as in the event of a burst pipe or a running toilet, it will trigger an automatic water shutoff to your home. This will prevent a continual leak which left undetected would either drive up your water bills or potentially cause catastrophic damage to your home.

Flo by Moen is an essential peace-of-mind device for homeowners who are looking for the ultimate in security. If you own a seasonal property that you do not visit all year, you may consider having this device installed there. Likewise, if you frequently travel, especially during the winter months when the majority of burst pipes occur, this device can be a lifesaver on not only your peace of mind but also on your wallet.

The Flo by Moen device also detects temperature changes to your water. In the event that your furnace was to fail, for example, the device would trigger and send you an alert when the water dips to an unsafe temperature. This type of preventative maintenance is key to preventing a catastrophic flood.

It should be mentioned that Flo by Moen will not prevent sewer backups because it works on your home’s main water lines in, not the sewer lines going out. But you can get ultimate flood protection by ensuring that you also get a mainline backflow valve installed in your home. You may even take advantage of some insurance savings when you provide your insurance broker with a copy of your Insurance Verification Letter indicating that your home is equipped with these devices.

If you want to protect your whole home from flooding and find ways to minimize your water use, get started today with Flo by Moen. Once you have the pleasures of using this technology, you will never go without it again!

If you wish to learn more about how Flo by Moen can protect you, your home, and its contents, the expert plumbers at Always Plumbing & Heating would be happy to answer any questions you may have. The certified technicians will run some tests on your home’s water network, and set up the device and your app, ensuring all is done in a seamless manner.

When you have the work done professionally by Always Plumbing & Heating, you will receive guaranteed workmanship and the best warranties that we stand by 24 hours a day. The best way to avoid water damage is to prevent it, and you get exactly that when you have Flo by Moen installed in your home.

Call us at 780-489-8118 today to get started.

Reference: 2020 Moen Inc. https://www.moen.ca/flo/

Introducing U by Moen-the Only Voice-Activated Faucet on the Market

The world just got more high-tech. In January 2020, Moen released the only voice-activated kitchen faucet on the market. U by Moen is your new kitchen assistant. Activated by voice commands, this faucet is compatible with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. The U by Moen faucet also has a wave sensor, a manual handle, and a smartphone app control. At a time when hand hygiene is at the forefront (due to the COVID-19 pandemic), the U by Moen couldn’t have come at a better time. Let us explain how this cutting-edge technology works.

Users can control their U by Moen in 4 ways:

  •   Voice control-users can start and stop the water flow and perform specific tasks baby voice command.
  •   Wave sensor-turn water off and on with a simple hand wave over the sensor.
  •   Smartphone app-start or stop water or use personalized presets by pressing a button.
  •   Handle-or revert to the old fashioned way, with manual operation.

The U by Moen will dispense the desired amounts and temperature of the water on your command.

Voice-activated capabilities include:

  •   Dispense specific volumes-responds to both metric and non-metric measures, from 1 tablespoon (15mL) to 15 gallons (56 litres).
  •   Temperature control-responds to basic commands, like “hot water”, or more precise, like “40 degrees”.
  •   Combined volume and temperature requests-like “8 ounces of hot water”.
  •   Customized presets created on the app-like “fill baby bottle”.

The preheat commands will warm or cool the water to the desired temperature and then pause water flow you reengage the faucet. The motion sensor will change color to indicate if the water is warming up or cooling down. The voice assistant will reply to let users know when the water is ready.

The U by Moen suits every taste, including Modern, Transitional, and Traditional. There are many different fixture lines available in each style-type as well as a variety of finishes. The U by Moen is certain to impress every homeowner. For more information on U by Moen visit moen.ca

Moen also released this video which does a great job of showcasing the features of this one-of-a-kind fixture:

If you are intrigued to learn more, the professionals at Always Plumbing & Heating can connect you with the supply and installation of U by Moen. From start to finish, our professionally-trained plumbers will ensure that you select a fixture that is suitable to your needs and taste, and that you are satisfied with the overall product. If you are interested in learning about other complimentary plumbing or HVAC home automation devices, we can certainly nudge you in the right direction. From smart showers to smart thermostats, to flood prevention devices, we got you covered. With Always Plumbing & Heating doing the job, we guarantee the latest options to fit your home automation needs.

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