Your Water Pipe
Bursts! What To Do.
If a water pipe were to break in the
house, a homeowner should know where the main water shut-off is
located so they can terminate the water at that point. Normally this
is located outside the home in the front or rear where there is a
hose bib connection. If a homeowner cannot find it because it is not
exposed and accessible, we suggest calling the local water
department (you find that phone number on the water bill statement)..
In the case where the water leak is at
a specific plumbing fixture, the best approach is to shut off the
water immediately at that location. All plumbing fixtures, including
toilets, sinks and basins, have shut-off valves located under the
fixture against the wall. If a bathtub or shower is leaking, it is
necessary to shut the water off at the main water shut-off and call
your professional plumber.
A leaking water heater can be shut off at the top right pipe leading
into the water heater. For safety reasons, the gas must also be shut
off at the water heater; that valve is usually found on the gas
piping at the lower left side of the water heater.
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