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Water damage is now the number one cause of home insurance losses. The good news is that there are lots of ways you can prevent water damage and save on your home insurance too!

Shut-off valve with water leak detectors

Prevent water damage from plumbing systems and household appliances

  • These detectors are installed next to plumbing fixtures and appliances such as: washing machines, dishwashers, water heaters, toilets and sinks.
  • If a leak is detected, a signal is sent to an electronic unit that closes the main water supply in the home.

Save up to 10% on your basic home insurance premium

Leak detectors connected to a central monitoring system

Limit water damage from plumbing systems and household appliances

  • These detectors are installed next to plumbing fixtures and appliances such as: washing machines, dishwashers, water heaters, toilets and sinks.
  • If a leak is detected, a signal is sent to the central alarm monitoring station.

Save up to 5% on your basic home insurance premium1

Where can I get one? From most alarm companies

Pneumatic backflow system

Used to prevent water damage caused by sewer back-up

  • This smart valve consists of a balloon and water sensors.
  • In case of sewer back-up, the balloon inflates to block water coming into the pipe in less than 15 seconds.

Save 10% on the Water damage ̶ Ground water and sewer back-up (Endorsement 16c) portion of your home insurance policy

Where can I get one? From a licensed plumber

Protect your home with Alert

Help keep your home safe with the AlertTM program, which includes the DIY home security system by Roost®. And save up to 10% on your home insurance when you also subscribe to Roost's monitoring service.

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Certain conditions, limitation and exclusions may apply.

This information on this page is provided for informational purposes only. The Personal shall not be liable for any damages arising from any reliance upon such information. The Personal recommends using caution and consulting with experts with respect to the proper use and installation of any products referred to herein. It is also recommended that you always consult the owner's manual and follow the manufacturer's instructions and guidelines with respect to the use and installation of such products.

AlertTM is a trademark of Desjardins General Insurance Group Inc., used under licence.

The Alert program is available in Canada only: in Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories.

The Roost word mark and logo are trademarks of Roost, Inc., and have been registered in the United States and in certain other jurisdictions.

  1. To qualify, you must have at least 5 detectors connected to a monitoring station.
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