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DROP Home Protection Valve

A dripping faucet, leaking toilet, burst supply line, or failed appliance connection can waste water and damage your home before you realize there is a problem. If you want to identify leaks in your home as quickly and easily as possible so you can respond accordingly, consider installing a DROP Home Protection Valve.

The DROP Home Protection Valve is a whole-home leak detection and automatic water shutoff system. Its built-in flow meter and pressure sensor work with the DROP Hub and included wireless leak detectors to monitor different types of water problems. When these components are connected, the valve functions as a complete leak detection system for your whole home.

Besco Water Treatment provides professional installation and setup, helping Michigan homeowners protect their property whether they are at home, at work, or away for the weekend. If you’re ready to install a DROP leak detection system, or already have one but need it serviced, call us or contact us online.

What Can the DROP Home Protection Valve Detect?

Water leaks do not all behave the same way. The DROP Home Protection Valve combines whole-home monitoring with its connected detectors so it can watch for several types of problems:

Continuous water flow:

The valve can identify water running longer than expected, such as a hose, faucet, or fixture left on.

Small plumbing leaks:

Flow and pressure data help the valve recognize water use that may point to a dripping faucet or another small leak.

Leaking toilets:

DROP can identify water-use patterns associated with a toilet that continues running or refilling.

Water near vulnerable fixtures:

Wireless DROP Leak Detectors sense water that collects where it should not.

Freezing conditions:

The leak detectors monitor temperature and can warn you when conditions near pipes or fixtures fall below a selected level.

The valve will identify leak warning signs, alert you, and limit continued water flow so you can respond appropriately.

How the DROP Home Protection Valve Detects Water Leaks

The DROP Home Protection Valve and its included components provide three connected layers of protection.

  • The Home Protection Valve Monitors Household Water

    The valve is installed on the home’s incoming water line. Its built-in water meter tracks flow, while the pressure sensor monitors changes inside the plumbing system. The valve can respond to an abnormal pattern by shutting off incoming water automatically.

    The valve also performs a slow-leak test by temporarily depressurizing the home’s plumbing during a scheduled period. This allows it to check for very small losses that may not create enough flow to trigger a conventional alarm.

  • Wireless Leak Detectors Watch High-Risk Areas

    DROP Leak Detectors are placed where leaks are likely to begin, or water is likely to collect. If a detector senses water or a potentially dangerous temperature, it communicates with the DROP Hub. Depending on the selected settings, the Hub can send an alert, tell the Home Protection Valve to shut off the home’s water, or do both.

    Useful locations include:

    • Beneath sinks and dishwashers
    • Behind toilets and washing machines
    • Near the water heater
    • Around water treatment equipment
    • Near pipes that are vulnerable to freezing
    • In other low areas where leaking water is likely to collect

    The D-HPS package comes with two detectors. Additional DROP Leak Detectors can be added when a home has more areas that need protection.

  • The DROP Hub Connects the Components

    The DROP Hub serves as the connection between the Home Protection Valve, wireless detectors, remote, app, and other compatible DROP equipment. The Hub is an included component required for the valve’s connected features.

    DROP can send text messages, emails, or push notifications about leaks and important events. The DROP App also lets you review water-use information and control the valve remotely when an internet connection is available.

DROP Home Protection Valve Installation From Besco

Getting the full benefit of the DROP Home Protection Valve requires more than setting a few wireless sensors on the floor. The valve must be properly positioned on the incoming water line, and the included detectors need to be placed where water will reach them early in a leak.

The result is a DROP Home Protection Valve configured around your house, plumbing layout, and protection priorities rather than a box of components you must figure out on your own.

As part of our leak detection services, Besco can:

  • water drop icon Review the home’s plumbing layout and protection priorities

  • water drop icon Select an appropriate location for the Home Protection Valve and Hub

  • water drop icon Install the valve and connect the included components

  • water drop icon Help place wireless detectors near higher-risk fixtures and appliances

  • water drop icon Configure alerts, automatic shutoff settings, and remote access

  • water drop icon Show you how to use the app, remote, manual controls, and bypass

  • water drop icon Provide ongoing product support after installation

Why Choose Besco to Install and Service Your DROP Home Protection System?

Besco has helped Michigan homeowners manage their water for more than 60 years. We understand how the main water supply, treatment equipment, household plumbing, and daily water demand work together.

Our team provides straightforward guidance, professional installation, and long-term support. If you already use or are considering a whole-home water filtration system or water softener, we can also explain how compatible DROP equipment may fit into a more connected home water system.

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Schedule Your Drop Home Protection Valve Services Today

You cannot prevent every faucet, toilet, pipe, or appliance connection from developing a leak. You can make sure your home is better prepared to detect the problem and respond. Contact Besco Water Treatment to learn more about DROP water leak detection, professional Home Protection Valve installation, and ongoing support.

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DROP Home Protection Valve FAQ

  • Yes. The Home Protection Valve can be configured to close when it detects certain leak conditions or receives an alert from a connected DROP Leak Detector. You can also shut the water off manually using the remote, valve controls, or DROP App.

  • The Home Protection Valve does not require a subscription. It can communicate with its included components over the DROP local network without internet access.

    Internet service is required to receive remote notifications or control the valve through the app while away from home.

  • The Home Protection Valve includes a 9V battery backup that helps maintain local leak protection during a loss of power. Remote app features and notifications may be unavailable if the home’s internet equipment also loses power.

  • The valve’s water meter and pressure sensor can identify continuous flow, patterns associated with a leaking toilet, and very small leaks such as a dripping faucet. Detection depends on the home’s plumbing conditions and the valve’s configuration.

  • Place the detectors where a leak is likely to start or water is likely to collect. Common locations include beneath sinks and dishwashers, behind toilets and washing machines, near water heaters and water treatment equipment, and close to pipes that may freeze.

  • No. The valve detects conditions that may indicate a leak, sends alerts, and can shut off the home’s incoming water to limit continued flow. A qualified professional still needs to identify and repair the failed pipe, fixture, appliance, or connection.

  • Yes. The Home Protection Valve setup is expandable, allowing homeowners to add detectors and other compatible DROP equipment as their needs change.