MINNEAPOLIS, June 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- To help
homeowners avoid the risk of damaging precipitation and flooding,
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) is launching the latest in its Lyric™
line of connected home products: the Lyric Wi-Fi Water Leak and
Freeze Detector.
"Damage caused by sudden water heater leaks, frozen pipes or a
faulty appliance can wreak instant havoc on your home and your
wallet," said Jeremy Eaton, vice
president of Honeywell's Home Comfort business. "A burst water pipe
can result in thousands of dollars* of damage. We developed a
product that could potentially mitigate the damage, stress, and
costs many homeowners deal with across the country."
The Lyric water leak detector joins Honeywell's suite of
connected home devices, including the Lyric thermostat. The
detector – a user-friendly way to monitor water-related systems and
components to reduce the risks of leaks and frozen pipes – comes
with up to three years of AA battery life. Bluetooth- and
Wi-Fi-enabled, the detector syncs seamlessly with the Lyric
smartphone and tablet app, providing an early warning system to
homeowners in and out of the home. A loud, 100 dB siren is also
included to notify those in the home of an event. The included
four-foot water sensing cable can be placed around objects, along
floors, cracks and other spaces, and can be extended with
additional cable sensors for up to 500 feet of continuous
coverage.
The Lyric detector can help to prevent unexpected costs and
unforeseen damage by:
- Keeping tabs on the culprits by monitoring areas where
water leaks may occur, such as near water heaters, washing
machines, dishwashers, toilets, sump pumps, and under sinks;
- Detecting dampness that can lead to freezing pipes or
impending moisture issues through built-in temperature and humidity
sensors;
- Installing easily by connecting directly to Wi-Fi and
not requiring a hub, making it easy to install and place around the
home within minutes;
- Giving homeowners peace of mind while traveling by
allowing them to have friends, family members or neighbors monitor
their home for water-related issues when they're away; and
- Being reusable – after the Lyric detector has sensed
water, it can be reset to continue monitoring for future water and
moisture problems.
The Lyric Wi-Fi Water Leak and Freeze Detector is available now
for $79.99 (MSRP) online and at
select retail stores. To learn more about how Honeywell is shaping
the home of today and tomorrow, please visit
http://yourhome.honeywell.com, follow us on Twitter
(http://twitter.com/Honeywell_Home), and connect with us on
Facebook (http://facebook.com/HoneywellHome).
* According to the America Insurance Association and
Insurance Services Office (ISO), a Verisk Analytics Company,
2014
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified
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visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.
Contact:
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Tammy Benker
Swanson
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Dan
Lantowski
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Honeywell
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WE
Communications
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763-954-4917
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212-551-4842
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tammy.benkerswanson@honeywell.com
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dlantowski@we-worldwide.com
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