How to Turn Off Your Water Supply Quick and Easy
Locate the cutoff valve closest to the fixture.. Turn the valve clockwise.. Make any necessary repairs.
Steps
1
Locate the cutoff valve closest to the fixture.
Locate the cutoff valve closest to the fixture.
2
Turn the valve clockwise.
Turn the valve clockwise.
3
Make any necessary repairs.
Make any necessary repairs.
4
Identify the main shut off valve.
Identify the main shut off valve.
5
Shut the valve by turning it clockwise.
Shut the valve by turning it clockwise.
6
Turn on all of the faucets to flush the remaining water in the system.
Turn on all of the faucets to flush the remaining water in the system.
7
Run all water lines and water-using appliances.
Run all water lines and water-using appliances.
8
Contact your water company.
Contact your water company.
9
Locate the outdoor shutoff valve.
Locate the outdoor shutoff valve.
10
Lift off the cover.
Lift off the cover.
11
Look for a valve or small handle.
Look for a valve or small handle.
12
Turn a gate valve handle clockwise as far as possible.
Turn a gate valve handle clockwise as far as possible.
13
Turn the ball valve off by spinning it a quarter of a turn.
Turn the ball valve off by spinning it a quarter of a turn.
14
Make plumbing adjustments while the water is off.
Make plumbing adjustments while the water is off.
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