The first valve you need to find and check is your main cutoff. This valve needs to be in good working condition at all times. It controls the flow of water to your entire house. Its location is always where public water enters the property. It may be in a box at the curb, in the basement, or in the garage. It’s usually next to a meter, which counts gallons of water as it flows through it.
Find the main shutoff valve and write down the reading on the meter. Turn off the water. Then open a sink faucet to relieve pressure inside the pipes. An hour later, go back and check the meter reading. It should read exactly the same.
If the meter reading changed, water is flowing through the valve. Recheck it and have it replaced if you can’t get the water to stop. The main shutoff valve is the property of the city or utility company, so if the valve doesn’t function correctly or leaks, they should replace it at no charge to you.
Next, find each shutoff valve location throughout the house. Those places will be behind each toilet, under sinks, and near appliances, like washers and dishwashers. Check each one to be sure they are in good working order. Replace each one as needed.
When checking your laundry room plumbing, be sure and check the hoses that supply water to your washer. If they are bulging or cracked, then don’t fail to replace them.
Hello, yes, keeping regular plumbing maintenance can save thousands of money in damage repair. I always keep checking my plumbing connections like a drain, toilets, gutter, etc. I will share your blog with my neighbors. Keep sharing!
Yep. Thanks!