Reddit reviews New and Improved! Automatic Laundry Water Leak Detector & Shut-Off System with Auto Shut Off & NEW Mobile Phone/Tablet App Alerts for Washing Machine Outlets, Flood Stopping & Water Leak Detection
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Protect your home or business from water damage and save money on your homeowners insurance!Easy installation – attach to existing plumbing, place the water sensor on the floor behind the washing machine and download the free appNew and Improved: Two notifications when water leak is detected - Loud 85dB continuous alarm and receive notification on your mobile phone from anywhere (attaching the wifi module in order to receive push notifications is optional)Power outage mode – automatically shuts off water during power outage and then switches back on as power returnsVacation mode – simple push-button shut off puts your mind at ease while on your trip
I actually have this: Automatic Laundry Water Leak Detector and Shut-Off System for Washing Machine Outlets, Flood Stopping and Water Leak Detection https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0742N3KHF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_QoZCCb12ACENZ
Basically a combo water detector and valve shutoff. Haven't needed it yet, but I'm glad it's there!
You could do things like you're planning but I would add in a water-valve to cut the water in addition to the power (you want to cut both so the washer doesn't run while it's dry). I would also use Home Assistant instead of IFTTT, since it will be faster and won't rely on your internet being up to work. If you go with ZWave device, you'll need some kind of hub, which Home Assistant can act as (with a ZWave USB stick).
However, unless you want to tie this particular issue into a large home automation system (getting text messages when the leak sensor is triggered for example), you might be better off with something like this, which is an all-in-one system for exactly your use-case: https://www.amazon.com/Automatic-Detector-Shut-Off-Stopping-Detection/dp/B0742N3KHF/
Personally, I'd go with that kit, otherwise you're looking at:
That's already 3x the cost of the kit, not including your time to learn what you need to in order to get HA running & doing what you want it to.
Everything you planned to do appears sound - my concern will be the dryer duct length and cleaning.
Code by me is a 35' limit, which seems long. Every 90 degree turn counts as 5'. That means the two bends out of the dryer to go vertical, then back to horizontal count at 10'. If you're 15' from the exterior wall, you can only have two more bends. I'd avoid flexible duct as that reduces the length (adds turbulence). When you're planning the ductwork, include access points to clean it out easily, so you don't avoid doing it.
If your budget allows it, I'd consider adding a moisture meter/water shutoff for the washer supply lines.
Not smartthings integrated but i got one of these and it works great.
Automatic Laundry Water Leak... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0742N3KHF?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I'm sure you could work some clever way to make it talk to smartthings (open close sensor triggered by the buzzer) but it works pretty well as is. Came home and found it in alarm, water shut off and a very small puddle directly under the machine, never even made it to the walls.