Step 1 of 5 · Plumbing Emergency: Shut Off Water and Stop a Leak
Main valve tour
Main valve tour — step 1 of 5 in Plumbing Emergency: Shut Off Water and Stop a Leak. Walk the house: basement, garage, or outside near meter. Turn handle perpendicular to pipe = off.
Free home & diy tip: Main valve tour (step 1 of 5 from "Plumbing Emergency: Shut Off Water and Stop a Leak").
Walk the house: basement, garage, or outside near meter. Turn handle perpendicular to pipe = off.
Label with tape 'MAIN OFF.' Every adult in house knows location.
You'll need
- Main found
- Labelled
- Turned off/on once to verify
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