SEATTLE, Sept. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- According to
the Insurance Information Institute, water damage is the most
common type of claim for insurance companies with the average
repair costing nearly $8000*.
Wally Labs is putting a big dent in
that number with the launch of the smart, whole home Shutoff Valve
for water lines. When a Wally Sensor detects a leak, the Shutoff
Valve averts potential disaster by automatically turning the water
off in the home or building.
Wirelessly connecting to the Wally Hub, the Shutoff Valve allows
users to turn their main water supply on and off from a mobile
device using the Wally mobile app**. Users can also pair the
Shutoff Valve with Wally's existing Wally Sensor. The Sensor, which
detects leaks and monitors temperature and humidity, can
automatically turn off the Shutoff Valve when water is
detected.
"While many homeowners will face major water damage at some
point, the threat looms for every homeowner. Water damage may fall
outside a homeowner's insurance policy. And some items, like photo
albums and children's memorabilia are irreplaceable. The good news
is that a lot of this can be prevented," said Ryan Ciovacco, president of Wally Labs and Connected Living at Sears
Holdings. "With the Shutoff Valve, homeowners can have peace of
mind, because Wally goes beyond simply alerting the homeowner to a
potential hazard by helping to stop small issues from becoming
larger disasters."
The Wally system is designed to be simple and intuitive,
providing users with peace-of-mind and features that can help save
time, energy and money.
- Action/Reaction: The Shutoff Valve can be paired with
the Wally Sensor and will shut the water off within seconds of
detecting a leak. Users can also turn the valve off manually by
pressing the button on the valve or remotely through the Wally
mobile app.
- No Power Necessary: There is no need to install a new
power outlet or run a long extension cord. The Wally Shutoff Valve
operates on four CR123 lithium batteries that can last for two
years before needing to be changed.
- No Wi-Fi, No Problem: When paired with a Wally Sensor,
the Wally Shutoff Valve will still operate even if the power or
Wi-Fi is lost during a power outage or storm. This is a major
advantage over the "hubless" WiFi-only solutions.
- Indoor/Outdoor: The Shutoff Valve operates in
temperatures ranging from minus20 degrees F to 140 degrees F and is
water and dust proof.
- Not Just Water: The
Shutoff Valve also can be used on gas lines. See wallyhome.com for
more information.
- Rapid Response: Wally offers an optional centralized
monitoring service for its users. If the Wally Sensor detects a
leak or extreme temperature, Wally Rapid Response will notify the
user and help triage and diagnose the issue. If further assistance
is needed, the Wally expert can dispatch a certified plumber from
its network of professionals.
- Wally Pro: The Wally
products are currently used by many commercial enterprises for food
spoilage reduction in restaurants and mold and water damage
prevention in multi-unit living and office buildings. Wally Pro offers monitoring through Wally Rapid
Response, as well as a dashboard for real-time monitoring of
multiple units. See more at www.wallyhome.com/Pro.
- Simple Setup: While the Wally Hub and Wally Sensor are
easy to set up in a few minutes, we do recommend a professional
plumber install the Wally Shutoff Valve.
- MSRP: Starting at $249.99
for the 3/4-inch valve, which is the most common size in
residential homes. Also available in 1-inch and 1 ¼-inch
valves.
The Wally Shutoff Valve will be available in early September. To
purchase the Wally Shutoff Valve or for more information about
Wally products, visit www.wallyhome.com.
About Wally Labs
Acquired in 2015, Wally Labs is a subsidiary of Sears
Holdings Corporation. Wally has maintained its innovation and
technical expertise, and is now backed by the logistical and
operational resources of a Fortune 150 company, as well as the
unparalleled advantage of a close partnership with the nation's
largest home services provider.
Wally Labs is a sensor and services platform company for
the connected home, focused on home safety, security, and loss
prevention. Its technology provides homeowners with
state-of-the-art coverage and sensor longevity for environmental
hazard detection. Its customers use its devices, in connection with
its monitoring service, to discover and alert themselves when a
harmful event occurs in their home. Wally Rapid Response partners
with ServiceLive's nearly 35,000 certified and screened service
professionals to dispatch the appropriate service professional to
fix the problem. ServiceLive is a division of Sears Home
Services.
For more information, visit www.wallyhome.com
About Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., a
wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:
SHLD), is a leading integrated retailer providing merchandise and
related services and is part of Shop Your Way, a social shopping
experience where members have the ability to earn points and
receive benefits across a wide variety of physical and digital
formats through shopyourway.com. Sears, Roebuck offers its wide
range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and
services through Sears-branded and affiliated full-line and
specialty retail stores. Sears, Roebuck also offers a variety of
merchandise and services through sears.com and specialty catalogs.
Sears, Roebuck offers consumers leading brands including
Kenmore, Craftsman, and DieHard --
among the most trusted and preferred brands in the U.S. The company
is the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than
6,000 expert technicians who make nearly 11 million service calls
annually. For more information, visit the Sears, Roebuck website at
www.sears.com or the Sears Holdings Corporation website at
www.searsholdings.com.
* Source: Insurance Information Institute
http://www.iii.org/fact-statistic/homeowners-and-renters-insurance
**Remote control and monitoring functionality of Wally Smart products requires a smartphone or
tablet, wireless router with a continuous home internet connection,
the Wally hub and the free app. These devices are not
included. Supports iPhone® and Android™ mobile devices.
Mobile devices not included with product. iPhone® is a registered
trademark of Apple Inc. Android™ is a trademark of Google
Inc.
Larry Costello
PR Director
847-286-9036
Larry.Costello@searshc.com
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