DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR HOME’S WATER SHUT-OFF VALVES ARE LOCATED?

Leaking pipes and fixtures can result in a plumbing nightmare for Pomona homeowners. Did you know that a burst 1/2″ pipe can gush out 50 gallons of water every minute? You need a plumber ASAP!

Here are a few examples of the damage that a water leak can cause:

• Higher water bills
• Water damage to floors, walls, and ceilings
• Disruption of daily activities (bathing, cooking, food prep, washing, etc.)
• Foundation damage
• Damage to electrical systems and appliances
• Water stains, discoloration, and other aesthetic damage
• Water quality issues
• Low water pressure
• Loss of valuable documents and impossible to replace personal items

SHUTTING OFF THE WATER SUPPLY CAN AVERT A PLUMBING DISASTER

To avert disaster while you wait for the plumber to arrive, you need to be able shut off the water supply to the affected plumbing component. Every homeowner should know where their home’s water shut off valves are located. In this post, the Pomona plumbers at Hank & Sons Plumbing are going tell you where you can find your home’s shut-off valves.

Shut-off valves control the flow of water to various fixtures, appliances, and pipes. They play a critical role in controlling the flow of water to various parts of your home. Shut-off vavles ensure you can control your water supply during maintenance, emergencies, or routine tasks.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND YOUR HOME’S SHUT-OFF VALVES

In addition to your home’s water main, almost every water-using fixture or appliance has a shut-off vavle. Most are hidden out of view and can be hard to spot. Here’s where you can find them:

• Main water supply line – Typically located near where the main water line enters the home, the main shut-off valve controls the flow of water into the entire house. If you have a leaking or burst pipe, you will need to shut off the main water line to prevent water damage.

• Water heater – You’ll find your water heater’s shut-off valve on the cold-water inlet line.

• Sinks – Kitchen and bathroom sinks usually have shut-off valves for both hot and cold water supply lines. You can usually find them under the sink, within the cabinet or vanity.

• Toilets – A toilet’s shut-off valve can be found near the base of the toilet, close to the wall. It can typically be found on the water supply line leading to the toilet tank.

• Showers and bathtubs – The shut-off valves for bathtubs and showers can ususally be found in an access panel near the fixture or in the basement or crawl space below the bathroom.

• Outdoor faucets (hose bibs) – In most cases, the shut-off valves for outdoor faucets are found inside inside the house, typically in the basement or crawl space, where the water line to the exterior faucet begins.

CALL HANK & SONS PLUMBING FOR EMERGENCY PLUMBING REPAIRS IN POMONA, CA

Once you’ve shut off the water valve, get in touch with Hank & Sons Plumbing without delay. Our team of licensed Pomona plumbing contractors is ready 24/7 to repair whatever home plumbing emergency you’re experiencing. Call us at 909-524-2906 or contact us through our website to schedule a service call from a Pomona plumbing professional.