Do you know where your main water shut off valve is located? Most people are unaware and if a water leak or pipe burst would have to relay on a neighbor/friend, a family member and or a plumper. Owning a home comes with responsibility and in an emergency it’s important to know where stuff is located. Also, it’s important to have easy access to the areas as well.
During a house emergency water could be leaking, damaging items and or even worse a pipe burst. Knowing where the water main shut off valve is located may save the home owner a lot of money while waiting for a repair man or plumber. Home owners may not have time to wonder where the water main shut off valve is located.
Most Likely Locations:
- Basement
- In crawlspace
- Behind an accessible wall
- Utility room
This last December, 2022 during to cold snap a lot of Denver residents were confronted with this exact dilemma. News article from Colorado’s Fox 31.
Give us a call if you would like someone to come out and provide a comprehensive Tag & Locate of most, if not all of your household shutoffs.