Low Temperature Sensors Help Avoid Thousands of Dollars in Costly Repairs

When you install low temperature sensors in your home, you are helping to prevent serious damages that can be costly and annoying.

We’re in the midst of winter and Mother Nature doesn’t seem to be letting up anytime soon. It has been an incredibly cold winter in many parts of North America and that has led to several serious problems. Freezing is a major issue that can become a big concern during the cold winter months. Low temperatures and freezing that can damage homes in many very substantial ways. Pipes can freeze and burst and even the foundation of your house can be affected if you are not careful. This is why low temperature sensors are important.

Low temperatures and freezing can lead to:

  • Flooding
  • Damaged walls and floors
  • Mold and mildew
  • Damage to valuables
  • And other types of damage


Flood damage is the leading cause of property damage in North America, but low temperature sensors can prevent these damages.

Not only can freezing and flooding be inconvenient and destructive, but repairing the damage can also be incredibly costly. In Toronto, where freezing and flooding caused serious damage at the end of December and early January, costs for repair added up to $103 million. A substantial portion of that damage was caused by frozen pipes and other issues related to freezing.

Installing Low Temperature Sensors on your Property

Fortunately, there is a way to protect your premises. Low temperature sensors can detect a drop in temperature and alert you of the problem. Low temperature sensors are usually installed in a strategic location within the premise, such as close to a water tank. Once installed, low temperature sensors can be connected to your alarm system and now be monitored 24/7 by your central station.

Low temperature sensors are set to a fixed temperature, approximately 40 degrees F, if the temperature inside drops below that designated level a supervisory trouble condition will arise and your alarm will report the situation to your monitoring station. Your alarm can even be programmed to send you an email alert directly to your smart phone. Now, if the temperature inside your monitored premises reaches a dangerous level you will be alerted and can respond before something more serious happens and you have a disaster on your hands to deal with! Even if you are not reachable when the central station attempts to notify you of the potential trouble, the professionally trained operator can dispatch someone to investigate the situation. In addition they can notify a neighbour, friend or family member who has a key and now they can take steps to remedy the situation in your absence.

Note: Insurance companies understand the importance and effectiveness of low temperature sensors. This is why most companies offer discounts to those who have temperature sensors properly installed in their homes. Low Temperature Sensor Special: SafeTech will install a low temperature sensor in your home for FREE with the purchase of any monitored alarm system*. *With purchase of standard 36 month monitoring agreement from $25.95 per month. Speak with a SafeTech Loss Prevention Expert for more details.