Freeze Alarms & Temperature Alarms
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Freeze Alarm Video Transcript
Frozen pipes can cause tens of thousands of dollars in water damage and can ruin irreplaceable sentimental items. A freeze alarm or internet thermostat can alert you that the temperature is getting too cold, so that you can remedy the situation before pipes freeze. This video, along with the detailed freeze alarms comparison chart on our website, will help you select a freeze alarm.
There are two ways to send out temperature alerts from your property: phone and internet.
If you are looking to use your internet connection to monitor temperature, you can use an internet thermostat or a Z-wave thermostat and controller. Either one can be controlled with any web browser or smartphone, and can send you alerts via email or text message. Visit DIYControls.com for more information.
Phone connections can be either landline, VOIP, or cellular. Visit our website if you need a cellular terminal for your freeze alarm.
Regardless of where your dial tone comes from, if you have one, you can use a phone-based freeze alarm. These units call you when temperature reaches a critical point.
Here we’ll review each model’s most unique features. On this first group of units, the temperature alarm is fixed, usually at 45 degrees, and cannot be adjusted.
The THP217 is the most inexpensive model, but it is limited on features. For example, when it calls you, it simply beeps. Years after installing a freeze alarm, you may forget what that beep means.
The Basic Freeze Alarm is also quite inexpensive, and it speaks to you in plain English during an alarm call. It can also be put into heat mode and function as a high temperature alarm. The downsides to this unit are that it is purely battery powered and can only call one phone number.
The next step up are the THP201 and THP202 Phone Alerts. In addition to temperature monitoring, these monitor for power outages, which often are a precursor to a temperature emergency. The THP201 also comes with a water sensor to alert you of potential water damage. These units can call up to three phone numbers of your choice.
The HomeSitter is very similar to the THP201 in that it provides temperature, power, and flood monitoring, and can call up to 3 phone numbers; but this unit will also recite battery condition during a status report.
This next group of freeze alarms are adjustable, meaning you can change the temperature alarm point to your liking. Other settings are often adjustable as well, such as the delay timer for power failure alarms. You can also call in to hear an exact temperature reading at any time.
First we have the Intermediate Freeze Alarm. In addition to adjustable timers and setpoints, you can record your own introduction for alarm calls. It also has an external temperature probe for more precise area monitoring, or even for placement in a refrigerator or freezer.
Next we have the Wireless Freeze Alarm. It’s essentially the same as the Intermediate Freeze Alarm, but the temperature sensor is wireless. You can add up to ten total wireless sensors on one unit.
Last but not least, we have the Sensaphone. The Sensaphone has the most configuration options, and can monitor many different types of sensors, from temperature to water to smoke and intrusion. You can even control a thermostat by phone with the output relay.
For a full matrix of features on all models, check out our Freeze Alarm Comparison Chart. And as always, for expert technical support, contact us at support@diycontrols.com.