Step 2 of 6 · Plumbing: Fix a Leaky Faucet
Angle stops clockwise
Angle stops clockwise — step 2 of 6 in Plumbing: Fix a Leaky Faucet. Under-sink valves off. Open the faucet to relieve pressure. If stops scream or won't turn, house shutoff instead — forcing a brittle stop…

Free home & diy tip: Angle stops clockwise (step 2 of 6 from "Plumbing: Fix a Leaky Faucet").
Under-sink valves off. Open the faucet to relieve pressure. If stops scream or won't turn, house shutoff instead — forcing a brittle stop is how cabinets flood.
Photo the handle. You want it pointing the same way when you return.
You'll need
- Water off
- Lines drained
- Photo taken
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