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How do I shut off the water in my house?

Learn how to shut off the water in your house BEFORE you experience a plumbing emergency!

Homeowners can care for their homes by being prepared to shut off all utilities, including gas lines, water systems and meters.

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Leak in your ceiling? Installing a new fixture? Turn off the water by locating the shut-off valve where the water pipeline from the water meter enters the house. Your house will most likely have a “gate valve” – for a gate valve turn Clockwise = Closed or Off, turn Counter-clockwise = Open or On. A more recent version of a shut-off valve is a “ball valve” (handle valve) – for a ball valve, turn Away from the water line (perpendicular) = Closed or Off, turn Parallel to the water line = Open or On.

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If you cannot find your shut-off valve, please ask a plumber for help.

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1108 26th Street
Oakland, California 94607

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Pipe Spy is an plumbing contractor specializing in underground pipe replacement technology. We are committed to providing Bay Area businesses and homeowners with the best sewer line and lateral products and the best customer plumbing service in the San Francisco Bay Area, including the East Bay: Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, and Richmond.

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