One of the most important things you can do when it comes to home maintenance is to prepare for a possible plumbing emergency by locating and identifying all the water shut-offs for the house - before a problem arises.
First stop: main water shut-off. The main water shut-off is usually on the pipe as it exits the house on the street side - or under the house in the basement or crawl space. Go ahead and label it "MAIN H2O."
Next stop: water heater. If you do turn off the main valve, a gas hot water tank must be turned down as low as possible. Yours might have a "vacation" setting on the face of the tank. If so, go ahead and set it to vacation. An electric hot water tank can be shut off at the electrical panel. Label it on the panel to help locate the correct switch in a panic. If you have a hot water heating system, check that the boiler has enough water in it to keep from running dry.
Then head for to the kitchen, where you'll want to identify the hot and cold water shut-offs under the sink. Bathrooms also have valves for the sink, as well as the toilet. Look under the fixtures for them. Then there will be a shut-off for the tub/shower, perhaps in a closet on the other side of the wall or possibly under the house or in the basement.
Make sure you label the valves for the washing machine, dishwasher, ice maker, water softener, hot tub - or any other fixture with a water supply. You might be surprised how many there are once you start. Just as long as you're not surprised in an emergency...
When all else fails or time is of the essence, just head for the main shut-off for the house. Hopefully it's easy enough to get to - and you know just where it is.
Questions? Don't hesitate to call us here at Boden Plumbing (707 996 8683) or send an e-mail if you prefer. We're glad to help.
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A leaking faucet or a clogged drain is a plumbing emergency and the sooner you find a reliable plumbing company in your neighborhood to solve your problem the better it will be for your house.
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When my brother started living alone with his family by buying a new house, he was glad that the house (referring to the woods and walls) was all good. He didn't realize the real problem until he found out that there was something wrong with the backflow.
Plumbing is a highly specialized and complex trade. It’s also a crucial service that keeps homes and businesses running smoothly.
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A friend of mine told me about one of the most reliable automatic water shut off valves he's ever seen or used. He said it's saved his house more than once from a flood. It's amazing that it could do that because his house is so messed up from a previous flooding.
Plumber work is something that is often taken for granted even though it takes education and training, hard work and a great deal of effort to master.
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