Where is My Main Water Shutoff Valve? A Quick Guide
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The Most Important Valve in Your Home
When a pipe bursts, water can flood your home at a rate of 10 gallons per minute. Knowing exactly where your main shutoff valve is located is the difference between a mop-up job and a $20,000 insurance claim.
Common Locations
In Florida, the main shutoff is typically located outside, usually on the side of the house near the garden hose bib, or near the street in an underground utility box covered by a green or black plastic lid.
How to Turn It Off
If you have a lever-style ball valve, turn the handle a quarter-turn so it is perpendicular to the pipe. If you have a round wheel-style gate valve, turn it clockwise (righty-tighty) until it stops completely.
Test It Today
Don't wait for an emergency. Go find your valve today and test it. Older valves can seize up from corrosion. If it won't turn easily, call us to replace it before disaster strikes.
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