Q : What should I do in an emergency?
A : In a plumbing emergency, you'll need to stop the flow of water quickly. To do this, you need to know the location of the shutoff valve for every fixture and appliance, as well as the main shutoff valve for the house, and how they operate.
If the emergency involves a specific fixture or appliance, first look for its shutoff valve and turn it clockwise to shut off the water to that fixture or appliance only.
If the problem is not with a particular fixture or appliance, or if there's no shutoff valve for the fixture or appliance, use the main shutoff valve to turn off the water supply to the entire house. |
