Fixture valve
Use this when the leak is isolated to one toilet, faucet, appliance, or supply line.
Stop uncontrolled water
Emergency Water Shutoff Help in Hemet
Use the closest safe shutoff first. A fixture valve may stop one toilet, sink, appliance, or water heater without turning off the entire home.
Which shutoff should you use?
Water-heater supply valve
This can stop incoming cold water to the heater when the valve is accessible and safe to operate.
Main house valve
Use the main for uncontrolled water when a smaller valve cannot isolate the source.
Meter-side valve
Some meter valves require a tool or utility access. Do not damage a locked or utility-owned component.
Do not force a stuck valve
Old gate valves and corroded angle stops can break, leak at the stem, or fail internally. If a valve will not move with reasonable hand pressure, stop before turning one plumbing problem into two.
✓ Turn clockwise to close most valves
✓ Use steady hand pressure
✓ Keep clear of electrical hazards
✓ Report a valve that spins or leaks