When a pipe bursts, every second counts. Knowing how to shut off your water before an emergency can save you thousands in damage.
Here’s where the valves are and how to use them.
Fixture shutoff valves
Most sinks, toilets, and appliances have a local shutoff valve nearby — usually under the sink or behind the toilet. For a leak at one fixture, turning this valve clockwise stops the water without affecting the rest of the house.
The main water shutoff
For a major leak, shut off the main valve. It’s usually near where the water line enters the home — at the front of the house, in the garage, or near the meter at the curb. Turn it fully clockwise (or a quarter-turn on a ball valve).
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Don’t wait for an emergency to locate your main shutoff. Find it today, make sure it turns, and show everyone in the household where it is. It’s the best two minutes of prevention you can do.