As a homeowner, you need to know how to shut off the water supply to your home and to the individual fixtures. Everyone living in your home should know this simple task to avoid expensive water damage repairs in the event of a line break or leak.
How To Shut Off The Water To The Whole House
If there is a pipe break, water leak or water heater leak, you should shut off the water coming into your home. That way you can save a lot of money that would have been wasted with home repairs after water damage. When shutting off the water coming into your home, you should use the shut off valves located on the main water lines.
The first shut-off valve is located where the water gets into the house in the basement or a crawl space on the outside wall near the front part of your home. It might also be located in the garage or near the water heater if your home is built on a slab. You can turn it off manually by turning the valve handle clockwise.