Emergency Water Shut-Off
Every second counts during plumbing emergencies. Knowing your main water shut-off location and how to operate it stops flooding before extensive damage occurs. Many homeowners don't know where their shut-off is until disaster strikes.
17|Locate Your Main Shut-Off
18|Main water valves are typically near water meter, in basement, crawl space, or exterior wall. In Cleburne, most are in front yard near street or in utility room. Find yours now, not during emergencies.
19|How to Shut Off Water
20|Gate valves: turn clockwise until completely closed. Ball valves: rotate handle 90 degrees (perpendicular to pipe = off). If valve is stuck, use wrench or pliers. Don't force — call plumber if valve won't budge.
21|Individual Fixture Shut-Offs
22|Sinks, toilets, washing machines, water heaters have individual shut-offs. Use these for localized leaks. Saves entire house water supply for other uses while repairing one fixture.
23|Label Valves
24|Tag main shut-off and individual valves with labels. During panic of flooding, clear labels help family members find and operate valves quickly.
25|After Shutting Off Water
26|- Open faucets to drain remaining water from pipes
- Turn off water heater to prevent damage
- Call 817-677-8330 for emergency water extraction
- Begin removing valuables from wet areas