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One thing that leak detectors can’t do is actually prevent water damage — like smoke detectors, they function only as alarms. A more comprehensive option may be to get a smart water-shutoff ...

Appliance maker Belling, on the other hand, explains that the smell and light smoke you may see on the first use is from a protective coating of oil that is used during the manufacturing process.