It can be a scary thing when a pipe breaks and your home starts to flood. Immediately you might panic, as water starts gushing everywhere. You need to be prepared for when this happens. Especially now, during the winter, because before long any frozen pipes will begin to thaw. And if they have a crack in them, you’ll know soon enough what we mean by this. Sam Mechanical offers emergency plumbing repair services, however we want you to know what to do to stop the flood before we get there. What you should do right now, is take a moment to locate all the shut off valves in your home. That way when there is a leak, you can stop the water at it’s source before it destroys anything.
• Whole house shutoff:
For a home served by a well, the shutoff will be on the house side of the pressure tank. What you should also do is cut power to the tank so it doesn't detect a phantom pressure loss and burn out trying to compensate. If your home has metered water, look for the shutoff on either side of the water meter.
• Whole house hot water shutoff:
There should be a valve on your hot water heater to turn off the water. If there is not, call a professional to install one.
• Toilet shutoff:
There should be a ribbed oval handle under the toilet tank.
• Sink shutoffs:
These should be directly underneath the sink, with one for hot and one for cold water. In the case of any leaks, shut both of them off.
• Dishwasher shutoff:
This is usually located under the sink. Look for a valve leading from the dishwasher. If it is not there and you have a basement, look between the ceiling joists, just beneath the appliance.
• Clothes washer shutoff:
There should be valves where the house-supply lines meet the washer hoses.
As with any pipe leak or plumbing emergency, it is best to call a professional right away. At Sam Mechanical we have over 15 years experience and are here to come to your rescue immediately.
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