Frequently
Asked Questions
How
does it work?
Simple, you’ll install a FloodStop solenoid valve upstream of each supply hose and place our water sensor on the floor behind the appliance. If water leaks from a broken hose or the failure of ANY internal appliance component, the control unit tells the valves to shut off the water and sound an alarm.
What
about braided hoses, aren’t they burst proof?
You
should use braided hoses on your washing machine, and take every precaution to
avoid water damage, but hoses are not the only source of flooding.
And, braided hoses are not burst proof, but only burst resistant.
There are many clamps, valves, pumps and drains inside the washing
machine and other appliances that can fail.
FloodStop was designed after the inventor suffered a home flood due to a
switch failure that did not tell the washer when to stop filling with water.
Water continued to run into the washer and flood the house for 3 hours
before it was discovered.
Is
FloodStop Expensive?
We
are confident that you’ll find the retail cost of FloodStop very affordable
when you compare it to your insurance deductible and the cost of destruction to
your household in the event of a catastrophic appliance flood.
Is
it difficult to install?
No,
if you can install a garden hose, you can install FloodStop.
Installation takes 5 to 10 minutes, and your home will be protected from
washing machine water damage.