Product description
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Why should I use Flood Buzz?
Flood Buzz has been in business since 2013 and has saved homeowners and businesses millions of dollars in prevented leaks. Our patented design with a factory installed battery makes setup as simple as placing the unit down in a leak prone area.
How long do Flood Buzz units last for?
Flood Buzz Alarms all last for several years. There is a replace by date stamped on the unit which is 2+ years from when you will receive the item.
Can the batteries be replaced?
We factory install and seal the battery to allow for ease of set-up and waterproofing. As such, the batteries cannot be replaced.
Who manufactures and sells Flood Buzz?
Flood Buzz is owned, invented, manufactured by Archetype, a US based small business. We have trademarks and patents on our brand and designs.
Are there other Flood Buzz models?
Yes, we sell four models – Flood Buzz, Flood Buzz Pro, Flood Buzz Blue (designed for water heater pans) and Flood Buzz Pro for HVAC units (designed for HVAC condensate pans and fan coil units)
Flood Buzz Leak Detection
Under Sinks
One of the most common water leak areas; damage can go undetected for weeks
Flood Buzz Leak Detection
Bathrooms
Leaking toilets and showers can damage floors, walls and ceilings
Flood Buzz Leak Detection
Kitchens
Refrigerator leaks can cause damage to floors and walls, as well as your food
Flood Buzz Leak Detection
Radiators & HVAC Units
Radiator and HVAC leaks can ruin your floors and walls
Flood Buzz Leak Detection
Attics & Crawl Spaces
Hard to detect and can cause massive damage
1 Under Sink Leaks
2 Bathroom Leaks
3 Kitchen Appliance Leaks
4 Radiator & HVAC Leaks
5 Attic & Crawl Space Leaks
1 No Setup Required 2 Long lasting battery 3 Under Sink Detection 4 Small, sleek design 5 Home or Business Use
Check out the Flood Buzz whole house suite of products
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Price
$39.95$39.95
$19.99$19.99
$19.99$19.99
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Main uses
General use
General use
Water heater pans
HVAC units, condensate pans
Best value; general use
Best value; general use
Sound level
95 decibels
110 decibels
110 decibels
110 decibels
95 decibels
110 decibels
Height
1.5”
2.75”
4”
2.75”
1.5”
2.75”
Prongs
To ground
To ground
1/16” off ground
1/8” off ground
To ground
To ground
Multi-quantity discount?
Yes, starting at 2 units
Yes, starting at 2 units
Yes, starting at 2 units
Yes, starting at 2 units
Yes, starting at 2 units
Yes, starting at 2 units
SIMPLE: Factory-installed battery means no setup required. Just set it & forget it.
SMALL: Minimal design can fit into tight spaces, such as under appliances or in cabinets.
COST EFFECTIVE: Spend less than a cup of coffee to prevent leaks that could cost you thousands of dollars.
HIGH-PITCHED: 95 db sound when contact with water occurs (need it louder or for a larger space? Use two units together or check out Flood Buzz Pro)
PATENTED LEAK PROTECTION: Only patented water leak alarm brand with four distinct models, all reusable until the replace-by date on the unit.
TOP SPOTS TO PLACE FLOOD BUZZ UNITS: Under kitchen sinks, under bathroom sinks, near water heaters, in RVs, next to toilets & under dishwashers.
Kyle Huber –
No ‘smart’ crap technology, they just work
These things are simple and great. The first set I had lasted 7 years. They are so simple and they just work. They have saved me a few times. No blue tooth no BS, no ‘smart’ crap. They just work. Sit one under the sink. When water hits it, it rings.
GrantVisions –
Such a simple solution
Like most homeowners, we have the occasional water leak inside the house. Our most recent was the AC unit overflowing due to build up in the drain. I just so happened to be awake at two in the morning when I heard the drip, drip on the floor. If I would have been sleeping, I would’ve awakened to a kitchen/living room full of water. Thats when I decided to purchase these little water leak detectors. Such a great idea! They are tiny so you can place them anywhere and they will be inconspicuous. The alert that the make when exposed to water is just loud enough that you will be able to hear them just about anywhere in the house. They are not as loud as a smoke detector beep but loud enough.The price is great, I plan on purchasing a couple more sets so that I have all of my potential leak areas covered.
Erin –
Great Investment!
These things definitely tell ya if you have water. They work very simply by the 2 metal prongs on the bottom of them, if there is water touching those prongs, they beep and they don’t stop until you physically pick them up and remove them from the water (or I guess if the battery runs out, but we haven’t had that problem yet.) On 5 occasions now, these things have told us immediately that there was water and saved us from having a massive cleanup. It doesn’t take much water at all either, we put them directly on the concrete floor in the utility closet and the moment there was any water, they started sounding, so you don’t need to wait until there is a catastrophe amount of water (even a quarter inch of water is a lot, so I like that these basically go off with even the smallest trickle of water.) They are not very loud though, that is my only complaint. We have these in the basement, and if we are upstairs in our bedroom (just one floor above) with our door closed, we cannot hear it going off. We can hear it slightly with the door open though, so I wish that they were just slightly louder. Also, these are very basic, you cannot sync them to an app on your phone or anything, so if there is water when you aren’t home, these won’t tell you that. Overall, for the cost, these were DEFINITELY worth it!
joy62 –
Dependable alarms with very good battery life.
This is my second time ordering Flood Buzz leak alarms for my home. The alarms are sturdily made and compact, the alarm is loud, there were no “duds” in the two 6-packs I ordered, and they are plainly labeled with a battery expiration date/ replacement date 3 years in the future. My previous 12 Flood Buzz alarms lasted almost a year past their stated expiration date in 2024 (not that I’m advocating pushing your luck like I did, but I tested them regularly). One of the alarms recently alerted me to a leak under my water heater, averting a big mess, and making these well worth the cost. These are not the type of leak alarms that are smart-home-connected, so if you aren’t in the house to hear the piercing alarm, they won’t work for you. But I am home most of the time, and so they work for me. These are far better than the previous brand I used prior to 2021, which used up 9v batteries rather quickly.
M.L. –
Easy to Use and Does Its Job
Very easy to use. Take it out of the box and set it down. It just detected a leak today, and it was less of a mess because of this alarm. It was loud enough to hear on that level of the house, but not loud enough to hear from upstairs, so keep that in mind. That aside, It did exactly what it was supposed to do, and I’m happy with my purchase.
Remijo –
Worked immediately!
Wasn’t sure if these littler buggers (see photo for scale) would do the job over the larger, more expensive and fancy competitors, but as soon as I installed one of them in the bathroom, it started to go off. Turns out there was a very slow leak coming from my toilet where the water line connects to the bottom of the tank. At first when the alarm sounded, which wasn’t too jarring but loud enough, I thought it was malfunctioning because I couldn’t see any water on the white floor tiles. I was able to make the necessary repairs and it probably saved me before the leak got worse and caused more damage.By the way, installation was a breeze. You just unwrap from the packaging and do the recommended testing of placing it on a damp towel to see if it is working. Then just place them near your sinks, toilets or any water source and hopefully you’ll never have to hear the alarm. There is an expiration date which for mine was a little over 3 years. They don’t have wi-fi to alert you on your phone, but maybe that’s more for those who are away from their property for a long period of time.
Lenette –
UPDATE to initial review. (Expire/”Replace by” date is when I received the product 02/2024)
Update to my review – from 1 star to 5 stars.The Flood Buzz company has Great customer service. The company itself (actually a member of the owning family) reached out to me and appologized for the outdated product. They offerred to send me replacements for my inconvenience.I have already received my replacements, not outdated, tested, and work fine.I like that they are loud enough for me to hear (even if in basement) but not so loud that they freak out the animals. Great product, price and peace of mind. Thank you Flood Buzz!Original review: It did take a while for my order to arrive. I ordered on January 23, 2024. I received my order on February 6, 2024. When I opened the package, every single one of the “Flood Buzz Water Leak Alarm” had a “Replace by” date of 02/2024. I tested one and it did work, but I doubt they will last the “up to” 3 years the battery life the description states.”INTERNAL BATTERY IS FACTORY INSTALLED AND PRODUCT IS REUSABLE. The internal battery life of the water sensor lasts up to 3 years and the product is reusable”I will be returning with the hopes they will replace with ones that are not outdated.Not able to “replace” via Amazon… only refund. So, that is what I did.
Chris Kelowna –
It is now four years after I wrote this first review. The pods have an expiry date – probably because of the battery. We have purchased another set to replace the old ones. They saved our bacon about two weeks ago. The pod we had placed under the kitchen sink activated several times and we found small water leaks. They were easy to clean up and we called a plumber to come and see what was happening. He came and replaced the kitchen tap – which was causing the leak. Without the pod we would never have noticed that small leak. We live on the top floor of a condominium building – an undetected water leak that affected units below would have been tremendously costly. The deductible on the condo for water damage is $25,000!! We will always use these. ThanksI know now that it works really well. I washed the floor and slopped a little water close to the pod. It makes a progressively louder noise. Very well done. It stopped squealing as soon as I removed it from the water. I have them under all sinks, toilet, close to dishwasher and washing machine.
luco –
Acheté pour ma fille pour son condo. Très efficace.
ottawaConsumer –
I tested the 6 units individually by standing each in a minimal layer of water on a flat bathroom sink, and all worked very well! These are very easy to use as it’s a place and forget application. I did set a calendar reminder to re-check them every few months.The only negative here is that the product must have been in storage for about a year before it was shipped as the ‘replace’ date stamped on each unit is for just 25 months from receive date, whereas the product is rated to be good for 36 months.Nevertheless, I have peace of mind having placed these redundantly by dishwasher, fridge, and washing machine.
Amazon Customer –
When I first bought the Buzz alarms I thought maybe they wouldn’t work so well. Well I sure was surprised to find out it does work and well. The alarm sound is good, it warned me of a flood (actually a puddle) in my basement from heavy rains. Will buy this alarm again.
GEORGIA BADOVINAC –
This little detector saved me from creating a flood when my washing machine started leaking!I have given it to all my friends and family!Very useful!