Sink Leaks

Toilet Leaks

How do I turn the isolation valves off?

Turn the valve clockwise to turn off the water flow. Once you turn off the water, open your hot and cold lines to release any built-up pressure and test if the water is actually off.

There are several types of isolation valves. All of which should be simple to turn on and off. Is the valve difficult to turn? Try putting on work gloves or using a wrench. However, you should never force a valve to open or close. If the valve seems stuck, call us to avoid causing major damage.

To turn off a gate valve, turn the handle to the right to close the water supply and to the left to open it up.

A ball valve is slightly different. Turn the lever until its perpendicular to the pipe to turn the water supply off. When the lever is parallel to the pipe, the water supply is on.

Compression or stop valves use a rubber gasket that gets screwed into the middle of the valve to stop water flow. Turn the handle to the right to close the water supply and to the left to open it up.

It is important to know where the water valves in your home are. Being able to locate them could help keep plumbing problems from turning into costly repairs.

1. Shut Off the Irrigation System:

Locate your irrigation control box (usually in the garage, on the side of the house, or near the back patio).
Turn the system to “OFF” to immediately stop the watering cycle.
If you cannot find the control box, look for the manual shut-off valve near the irrigation main line (often near the water meter or backflow device). Turn the valve clockwise to close it.

Video References

https://support.rachio.com/en_us/sprinkler-systems-basics:-about-sprinkler-systems-and-how-they-work-r1hDUkKv

https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/water/water-conservation/education-and-resources/for-residents/how-to-check-for-a-water-leak