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Transparency & Funding

How We Fund Free Tools
Without Compromising Research

Building and maintaining diagnostic calculators, compatibility matrices, and 100-hour technical guides costs real money. Here's exactly how we fund it — and the principles that ensure it never compromises our research.

The Straight Answer

To keep our technical tools and diagnostic guides free for everyone, we partner with affiliate programs like Amazon Associates. When you click a product link on this site and make a purchase, we earn a small commission — typically 1–4% of the sale price.

What That Commission Funds
Tool Development
Building and maintaining the Leak Risk Audit, Compatibility Matrix, and diagnostic calculators
Research Database
Purchasing manufacturer documentation, accessing insurance industry data, and maintaining our research library
Infrastructure
Hosting, security, and the technical infrastructure that keeps this site fast and reliable

Active Affiliate Relationships

Amazon Associates

Product Affiliate
All Amazon product links on this site
Commission
1–4% per sale

ShareASale Network

Manufacturer Direct
Select smart home brands not on Amazon
Commission
Varies by brand

Impact Radius

Brand Partnerships
Premium smart home system brands
Commission
Varies by brand

Our Non-Negotiable Principles

Rankings Are Never For Sale

A product's affiliate commission rate has zero influence on its ranking, recommendation, or placement in our guides. If a $500 valve is technically inferior to a $100 sensor for a specific use case, our data will show it — and we will say so explicitly.

Every Affiliate Link Is Disclosed

All links to Amazon and other retailers on this site are affiliate links unless explicitly stated otherwise. We do not use hidden redirects or disguised tracking links. What you see is what it is.

We Decline Paid Placements

We do not accept payment from manufacturers for product placement, "sponsored" reviews, or featured positions in our guides. Manufacturers can submit products for research consideration — but cannot purchase a recommendation.

Your Cost Is Never Affected

Clicking our affiliate links never increases the price you pay. The commission comes from the retailer's margin, not from a surcharge on your purchase. You pay the same price whether you use our link or navigate directly.

FTC Compliance Statement

This disclosure is provided in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255). LeakCheckPro.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Last updated: April 2026. If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or editorial policies, please contact us directly.