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Plumbing News
Introducing Flo by Moen™ –
First-of-Its-Kind Water Supply Control System.
Did you know more than one trillion
gallons of water can be lost each year across the U.S. due to
water leaks in homes? To bring awareness to this issue and help
homeowners
 protect
their property from water damage and waste,
Moen, the leader
in water experiences in the home, has partnered with
Flo Technologies,
a company whose purpose is to help prevent loss, one drip at a time,
to launch Flo by Moen™, a game-changing smart home water monitoring
and leak detection system that enables homeowners to control their
home’s water from their smartphones.
Flo by Moen calculates water pressure, flow rate and temperature
within your home’s water supply system while using AI to
differentiate normal water use from abnormal use. This enables the
device to monitor and help detect water leaks and other
vulnerabilities.
“By making water smarter through innovation, we’re giving consumers
the power to be proactive in protecting themselves from costly water
damage, while offering an advanced solution for water conservation
in the home,” said Michael Poloha, group manager, IoT, Moen.
“The technology and preventative approach of Flo by Moen changes an
industry which typically relies solely on moisture sensors or flow
measurements to recognize problems after water has caused serious
damage or been wasted. Unlike reactive systems, Flo by Moen runs
daily tests on the home’s water supply system to help identify
vulnerabilities, including microleaks or increased water pressure,
both of which are early indicators of a potential catastrophic pipe
bursts, mold behind walls and other types of water damage.” Story continues below
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“We estimate the Flo
Technologies community has saved as much as two million
gallons of water in 2018 alone. We’re excited to partner
with Moen to bring this technology to even more homeowners
across North America as we continue on our mission to help
prevent water waste and damage in homes,” said Gabriel
Halimi, CEO and co-founder of Flo Technologies. "Fixing
leaks in the water supply lines could save homeowners more
than 10 percent on their water bills*. Not only can Flo by
Moen eventually pay for itself with the money it can save
homeowners, but it’s also helping to conserve our freshwater
resources that are currently wasted because of leaks in the
home.”
How It Works
Flo by Moen is comprised of a Wi-Fi connected device that is
installed on the main water supply line going into the home
and connected to a smartphone app.
Through Flo Technologies’ proprietary MicroLeak™ technology,
Flo by Moen can monitor and detect pipe leaks in the water
supply system, some as small as a single drop of water per
minute throughout the home— including behind walls or in the
foundation. Additionally, the device’s temperature sensors
provide early warnings if water in the home’s water supply
system is approaching freezing, helping to avoid burst
pipes.
Flo by Moen also features FloSense™, a proprietary machine
learning technology that applies algorithms to learn how the
home uses water and alerts the homeowner, if and when, it
senses abnormalities. In the instance a potential
catastrophic issue is detected, and the homeowner fails to
respond to alerts, the system can be set to automatically
shut off the water to protect the home from flooding with
water.
Flo by Moen App
The Flo by Moen app, available on iOS and Android devices,
provides users with real-time information about their home’s
water consumption habits and alerts to any abnormalities.
Within the app, users can control how the system provides
alerts and respond to potential issues. Alerts may be sent
to users through push notifications, via email, or by text
or phone call. The user also can turn off their water
directly from the app. If the issue is critical, and the
user isn’t responding, the system can be set to shut off the
water automatically to protect the home. In addition to
alerting users to issues, Flo by Moen provides
troubleshooting tips and can recommend and contact a service
professional. The system is compatible with Amazon Alexa,
Google Assistant and IFTTT.
Additionally, the Flo by Moen app helps users conserve water
and reduce water bills with its sophisticated conservation
program. At any time, homeowners can check their current
water usage, compare to historical usage patterns, and set
and monitor conservation goals within the app.
FloProtect™
To provide homeowners with greater peace of mind, Flo
Technologies also offers FloProtect™, an optional
subscription service available to all Flo by Moen users. For
just $5 per month, FloProtect subscribers receive an
additional layer of protection and benefits, including:
•A water damage deductible guarantee. Flo Technologies will
pay up to $2,500 towards an out-of-pocket homeowner’s
insurance deductible. It’s Flo Technologies’ way of standing
behind the effectiveness of the system.
•Proactive monitoring by Flo Technologies’ experienced
support team. Monitoring also includes Live Chat Support and
access to Flo Technologies’ Water Concierge to answer
questions about the home’s water system and help resolve
water and plumbing issues.
•An extended three-year product warranty.
•Access to enhanced analysis and information about water
usage, including usage per water fixture so homeowners can
not only see how much water they’re using, but also where
it’s being used.
•A Flo Technologies Certified Letter for Insurance that may
help reduce monthly homeowner’s insurance costs.
Flo by Moen is currently available in the U.S. and will be
available in Canada later in 2019. For additional product
details and purchase information, visit
moen.com/flo.
*Source:
https://www.epa.gov/watersense/fix-leak-week
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